Headingley crossbow attack victim discharged after lifesaving surgery
A woman who suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot with a crossbow has been discharged from hospital, counter-terror police have said.
The 19-year-old was one of two women who were attacked in the incident in Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, on Saturday afternoon, 26 April.
The other victim, aged 31, left hospital following treatment on Sunday.
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) North East confirmed on Wednesday that the younger woman had been discharged.
Owen Lawrence, 38, the only suspect in the case, died from a self-inflicted injury while under arrest in hospital on Tuesday.
He had posted a manifesto outlining plans to carry out the "Otley Run Massacre" hours before the attack.
CTP North East said Lawrence is thought to have acted along and they are not seeking anyone else over the incident.
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