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Lady, 23, arrested after knife incident at Asda as police swarm scene

Police responded to the incident on Wednesday.

A lady was arrested (Picture: YorkshireLive)

A 23-year-old girl has been arrested after a knife incident at an Asda in Leeds. West Yorkshire police have been referred to as to the shop on Killingbeck Street shortly after 4.30pm on Tuesday, January 28, following studies of a buyer making threats whereas in possession of a knife.

The girl was detained by safety workers earlier than officers arrived on the scene. She was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article in a public place. She was taken to the hospital with a minor damage to her hand. One other girl additionally suffered a minor hand damage through the incident, police confirmed. Officers from the Leeds CID group are persevering with to analyze the incident.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police stated: “At 4.36pm yesterday officers have been referred to as to Asda on Killingbeck Drive, Leeds, to studies a lady was making threats with a knife.  

“Safety workers detained the lady, and she or he was arrested by officers on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article in a public place. 

 “A lady buyer obtained a reduce to her finger. 

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 “The arrested girl additionally obtained medical therapy for a minor damage to her hand. 

 “She stays in custody and are enquiries are ongoing by Leeds District CID.”

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