Stainbeck Road Meanwood shooting: Attempted murder arrest after man found in Leeds with gunshot wound

Stainbeck Road Meanwood shooting: Attempted murder arrest after man found in Leeds with gunshot wound

By James Connolly

SWNS reporter

Published 13th Sep 2024, 14:44 GMT

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a shooting in Leeds.

The incident, on Stainbeck Road in Meanwood, happened on August 11 and saw armed officers rush to the scene.

The force confirmed in a statement that armed officers were deployed soon after the incident was reported. | National World

placeholder image — The force confirmed in a statement that armed officers were deployed soon after the incident was reported. | National World

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They found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound, who was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police confirmed today (September 13) that he has since been discharged.

The force also said that an 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody.