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Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment ‘crossbow attacker seen wielding weapons' as women, 19 & 31 injured
Police have confirmed that a 38-year-old was arrested and taken to hospital with a self-inflicted injury THIS is the chilling moment a man appearing to wield an armoury of weapons can be seen striding down the street before two women, 19 & 31, were injured in broad daylight. Armed officers raced to Otley Road in Headingley, Leeds, shortly before 3pm on Saturday, after reports of a man carrying weapons. Advertisement 6 A man can be seen prowling a street in Leeds with several weapons Credit: YappApp 6 He prowls in broad daylight Credit: YappApp 6 Various weapons, including a crossbow have been seized by police Credit: © YappApp Witnesses described seeing "a man with a crossbow" while cops arrived to find three people injured. All three were rushed to hospital - and the man, who has since been confirmed as the "key suspect," remains in a critical condition. Chilling footage from the area shows a figure dressed in dark clothing appearing to carry several weapons on his front and back. The man can be seen striding at pace, before quickly darting around to expose a large object strapped around his back. Advertisement read more in crime PET PEEVE How YOUR dog is targeted by thieves & why you'll 'NEVER' get them back Counter Terrorism Policing North East have since taken over the investigation to "explore any potential motivation". In an update on Sunday, the force said: "West Yorkshire Police were called to Otley Road, Leeds at 14:47 to reports of an ongoing serious incident involving a man seen with weapons. "Officers attended and located three people who had suffered injuries, two of which were women, aged 19 and 31. They were taken to hospital for treatment. "The third, a 38-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital due to a self-inflicted injury. We can confirm this man is the key suspect, and he remains in hospital in a critical condition." Advertisement Cops added that one of the victims was left needing surgery after suffering life-threatening injuries whilst the other has been discharged. It comes after West Yorkshire Police declared a major incident after the attack on Saturday afternoon. Horror as 'gun pointed at crowd' & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested Otley Road is famed for the Otley Run - one of the most famous bar crawls in the UK - and the popular Leeds pub crawl would have been packed with punters enjoying drinks on Saturday afternoon. Local Bethany Connelly said that a man with a crossbow was seen in the area. Advertisement She said: "I was at work at a nearby restaurant and some girls were sitting outside. "They asked if they could come in and finish what they were having because they'd seen someone with a crossbow. "This was all before the incident, and a few minutes later, we saw ambulances and police rushing down the roads. "The roads were getting blocked off, and we'd been told by police to keep everyone indoors and away from the area." Advertisement More than 15 pubs are on the route and it is attempted by groups of students and residents, as well as stag and hen dos, often in fancy dress. A spokesperson for Woodies Pub, near to where the attack took place, said: "The road has been closed off from the crossroads to St Chad's Drive. "The road is also off limits for pedestrians, and they are having to walk through Becketts Park." Another venue on the Otley Run, Taylor's Sports Bar and Grill, posted on Facebook on Saturday evening to say it would be closed until further notice "due to unforeseen circumstances". Advertisement Headingley and Hyde Park Ward Councillor Tim Goodall told the PA news agency on Sunday: "Residents are shocked, I'm obviously really feeling for anyone that was directly affected by it. "When I was there yesterday evening it was quite a subdued atmosphere but people just wanted to stop and chat a bit today. "Obviously it's a shocking thing and people are just taking their time to talk and just chat with neighbours and local residents, reassure each other. "You get the sense that people are stopping for chats in the street more than they normally would". Advertisement A statement from Counter Terrorism Policing North East on Saturday, read: "Officers attended and located three people who had suffered injuries, two of which were women and were taken to hospital for treatment. "Two weapons have been recovered from the scene, which were a crossbow and a firearm." The statement continued: "Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, Counter Terrorism Policing North East have taken responsibility for leading the investigation with the support of West Yorkshire Police. "Extensive enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and explore any potential motivation." Advertisement A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called to Otley Road, Leeds at 2.47pm today to reports of an ongoing serious incident involving a man seen with weapons. "Officers attended and located three people who had suffered injuries which are at this time not being treated as life-threatening. "A male suspect was located and detained. "Inquiries are in their initial stages to determine the wider circumstances of what has taken place and further updates will follow. Advertisement "A number of police scenes remain in place and ensuring public safety remains our priority." Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said her thoughts were with the victims of the incident in Leeds, adding she was being updated on the situation. In a statement, she said: "I am being kept updated on the serious violent incident in Leeds this afternoon. "Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response. Advertisement "My thoughts are with the victims and all those affected by this attack." 6 Three people have been found with injuries Credit: © YappApp 6 Officers raced to the scene in Headingley, Leeds, shortly before 3pm today Credit: © YappApp 6 The Otley Run is one of the most famous bar crawls in the UK Credit: google
Scottish Sun
27-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Crossbow maniac who shot two young women in random attack was fuelled by ‘misogynistic rage'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CROSSBOW maniac shot two young women in a random attack said to have been fuelled by 'misogynistic rage'. The man, who then blasted himself in the head with a gun in an apparent suicide bid, is believed to have been targeting female students. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A crossbow attacker shot two young women in a random attack fuelled by 'misogynistic rage', it was said Credit: © YappApp 4 The man is thought to have been targeting female students, pictured the weapons used in the attack Credit: © YappApp He was arrested on suspicion of two attempted murders after Saturday's 3pm attack and was 'critical' in hospital last night. His victims were aged 19 and 31. One was 'stable' after surgery to life-threatening injuries. The other was discharged from hospital. READ MORE ON CRIME MUM'S TORMENT I was falsely accused of unspeakable crime against my girl, 6… it ruined me A video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking to the area of a pub crawl known as the Otley Run in Headingley, Leeds. He was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a break-barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball-bearing guns. Restaurant worker Bethany Connelly said girls eating outside asked if they could finish their meals inside 'because they'd seen someone with a crossbow'. She added: 'Minutes later we saw ambulance and police rushing down.' Another local, April Place, suggested his outfit and weapons might have been mistaken for fancy dress. She said: 'They all dress up with axes and things. No one would have taken any notice.' Horror as 'gun pointed at crowd' & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested Police, who searched the suspect's flat near the scene, were analysing a Facebook message outlining plans for 'The Otley Run massacre'. It describes the 'attack type' as 'spree killing, mass murder, terrorism' which has been motivated by 'revenge' and 'misogynistic rage'. It tells how the sender had 'explored far-Right ideas'. The post was removed by last night. An earlier post by the same person outlined their hatred for feminists. Counter Terrorism Policing North East took over the West Yorkshire Police probe to 'explore any potential motivation'. Neighbours of the suspect, meanwhile, said he had mental health issues. 4 A chilling video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking down a pub crawl-renowned in Headingley, Leeds Credit: Yap App
The Sun
27-04-2025
- The Sun
Crossbow maniac who shot two young women in random attack was fuelled by ‘misogynistic rage'
A CROSSBOW maniac shot two young women in a random attack said to have been fuelled by 'misogynistic rage'. The man, who then blasted himself in the head with a gun in an apparent suicide bid, is believed to have been targeting female students. 4 4 He was arrested on suspicion of two attempted murders after Saturday's 3pm attack and was 'critical' in hospital last night. His victims were aged 19 and 31. One was 'stable' after surgery to life-threatening injuries. The other was discharged from hospital. A video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking to the area of a pub crawl known as the Otley Run in Headingley, Leeds. He was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a break-barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball-bearing guns. Restaurant worker Bethany Connelly said girls eating outside asked if they could finish their meals inside 'because they'd seen someone with a crossbow'. She added: 'Minutes later we saw ambulance and police rushing down.' Another local, April Place, suggested his outfit and weapons might have been mistaken for fancy dress. She said: 'They all dress up with axes and things. No one would have taken any notice.' Horror as 'gun pointed at crowd' & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested Police, who searched the suspect's flat near the scene, were analysing a Facebook message outlining plans for 'The Otley Run massacre'. It describes the 'attack type' as 'spree killing, mass murder, terrorism' which has been motivated by 'revenge' and 'misogynistic rage'. It tells how the sender had 'explored far-Right ideas'. The post was removed by last night. An earlier post by the same person outlined their hatred for feminists. Counter Terrorism Policing North East took over the West Yorkshire Police probe to 'explore any potential motivation'. Neighbours of the suspect, meanwhile, said he had mental health issues. 4 4
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Crossbow maniac who shot two young women in random attack was fuelled by ‘misogynistic rage'
A CROSSBOW maniac shot two young women in a random attack said to have been fuelled by 'misogynistic rage'. The man, who then blasted himself in the head with a gun in an apparent suicide bid, is believed to have been targeting female students. 4 A crossbow attacker shot two young women in a random attack fuelled by 'misogynistic rage', it was said Credit: © YappApp 4 The man is thought to have been targeting female students, pictured the weapons used in the attack Credit: © YappApp His victims were aged 19 and 31. One was 'stable' after surgery to life-threatening injuries. The other was discharged from hospital. A video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking to the area of a pub crawl known as the Otley Run in Headingley, Leeds. He was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a break-barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball-bearing guns. Restaurant worker Bethany Connelly said girls eating outside asked if they could finish their meals inside 'because they'd seen someone with a crossbow'. She added: 'Minutes later we saw ambulance and police rushing down.' Most read in The Sun Another local, April Place, suggested his outfit and weapons might have been mistaken for fancy dress. She said: 'They all dress up with axes and things. No one would have taken any notice.' Horror as 'gun pointed at crowd' & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested Police, who searched the suspect's flat near the scene, were analysing a Facebook message outlining plans for 'The Otley Run massacre'. It describes the 'attack type' as 'spree killing, mass murder, terrorism' which has been motivated by 'revenge' and 'misogynistic rage'. It tells how the sender had 'explored far-Right ideas'. The post was removed by last night. An earlier post by the same person outlined their hatred for feminists. Counter Terrorism Policing North East took over the West Yorkshire Police probe to 'explore any potential motivation'. Neighbours of the suspect, meanwhile, said he had mental health issues. 4 A chilling video emerged yesterday of the suspect walking down a pub crawl-renowned in Headingley, Leeds Credit: Yap App 4 The maniac was dressed in black and armed with weapons including the crossbow, a Break Barrel air rifle and CO2 and ball bearing guns Credit: © YappApp
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Counter-terror cops probe crossbow carnage in Leeds: Two women are rushed to hospital along with male suspect, 38, who suffered 'self-inflicted injury' in terrifying rampage
Counter-terror Police have launched a probe after two women were seriously injured in a daylight attack amid reports of a man armed 'with a crossbow' in the major city earlier today. West Yorkshire Police declared a 'major incident' after three individuals were injured in Leeds, as several eyewitnesses alleged they had seen a man armed with a weapon. It has since been confirmed by Counter Terrorism Policing North East that two women were seriously injured and were rushed to hospital following the incident, while a male suspect, 38, has been arrested and hospitalised due to a 'self-inflicted injury'. Two weapons have also been recovered from the scene - one being a crossbow, and the other a firearm, CTP North East have said. It comes as officers were called to the scene on Otley Road in Headingley at around 3pm. The incident occurred near a student event dubbed 'The Otley Run' as youngsters were due to celebrate the end of term. Several areas are cordoned off along the road, and buses were stopped with passengers forced to get off. An extensive police cordon remains in place. Now Counter Terrorism Policing North East have taken the lead on the investigation, with the support of West Yorkshire Police, as they continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances and motive behind the attack. Disturbing Facebook posts have been circulating on social media which appear to show an individual from Leeds publicly discussing plans to attack the Otley Road area, but police have emphasised that efforts to establish what has happened are at an early stage. Earlier today, shocking footage had emerged of a man strolling along a street in Leeds, carrying what appears to be a large apparatus in both hands. A CTP North East spokesperson said: 'Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, Counter Terrorism Policing North East have taken responsibility for leading the investigation with the support of West Yorkshire Police. 'Extensive enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and explore any potential motivation. 'We are keeping an open mind as we are gathering as much information as possible to find out exactly what happened. 'West Yorkshire Police were called to Otley Road, Leeds at 14:47 to reports on an ongoing serious incident involving a man seen with weapons. 'Officers attended and located three people who had suffered injuries, two of which were women and were taken to hospital for treatment. 'The third, a 38-year-old man has been arrested and taken to the hospital due to a self-inflicted injury. 'Two weapons have been recovered from the scene which were a crossbow and a firearm. 'An extensive cordon remains in place in the Otley Road area.' It comes as witnesses claimed to have seen a man with 'a crossbow', amid reports of three injured people earlier today. Local Bethany Connelly was told by others while she was at work that they had spotted a man with crossbow in the vicinity. She told Manchester Evening News: 'I was at work at a nearby restaurant and some girls were sitting outside. They asked if they could come in and finish what they were having because they'd seen someone with a crossbow. 'This was all before the incident, and a few minutes later, we saw ambulances and police rushing down the roads.' The incident reportedly took further up from a bar named Woodies Pub, which has since confirmed road closures from St Chad's Drive. They also said the road was off limits to pedestrians, who would have to walk via Becketts Park. Head of CTP North East Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley said: 'Although our enquiries are still at a very early stage, the circumstances surrounding this incident have resulted in Counter Terrorism Policing taking the lead for this investigation. 'From the enquiries undertaken so far, there is no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the attack, and, at this time, we are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.' Assistant Chief Constable Carl Galvin of West Yorkshire Police, who commanded the police operation, said: 'Clearly this has been a shocking incident and we fully realise the concern it has caused. 'Due to the enquiry being active we are limited in what we can say, but I do want to reassure residents that everything possible is being done to investigate and understand what took place. 'We have an extensive number of uniformed officers deployed in the Otley Road area this evening to reassure residents and continue our enquiries at the crime scenes. 'I also want to thank members of the public for the support they gave victims and the emergency services as we attended the scene. 'We would strongly urge people not to speculate online or share information or footage which could affect the active investigation and continue to work closely with colleagues from Counter Terrorism Policing North East. 'We are also working with other partner agencies and key community representatives to reassure them and keep them informed.' Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident, have been urged to call 101 quoting log number 925 of 26 April.
