Full statement after police rush to Leeds high-rise building

Police have arrested a man and he remains in custody

Man arrested after woman found with “wound to her arm” at a high-rise building in Leeds.

Emergency services rushed to Wortley Towers, Farnley on Wednesday (September 30) afternoon. Police were called at approximately 4.48pm.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a woman with a wounded arm. West Yorkshire Police have since arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of assault.

Wortley Towers

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A spokesperson for the force said: “At about 4.48pm yesterday (Wednesday), police were called to a disturbance in Wortley Towers, Farnley.

“Officers attended and found a woman with a wound to her arm.

“A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and taken into custody.

“Enquiries are continuing.”

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