Two arrests as crossbow and knives seized by West Yorkshire Police

Deadly weapons have been seized by West Yorkshire Police during an operation this evening.

Two knives and a crossbow are among the items taken by officers, and two people have been arrested.

The items seized by West Yorkshire Police.placeholder image
The items seized by West Yorkshire Police.

The force's Roads Polcing Unit tweeted: "Stolen vehicle stopped. Pursuit prevented. Items seized. Two arrested. We are 100% COMMITTED to keeping you and all of West Yorkshire safe."

The officers were praised by social media users.

Police did not disclose where the weapons were seized.

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