Police are currently hunting for a man with an axe in Headingley
A major policing operation has been launched
Police are currently hunting a man in the Headingley area following a serious car collision. He fled from the scene and is believed to be carrying an axe.
Major Policing Operation Launched After Man Flees Collision, Leeds – Saturday, 10 February 2018 Police have launched a major operation in Leeds tonight after a man made off from a road traffic collision. The man who is believed to be carrying a small … https://t.co/eLQPsIGwdR
— West Yorkshire Police (@WestYorksPolice) February 10, 2018
He reportedly drove down the wrong side of Scott Hall Road and Sheepscar Street North at around 5:30pm on Saturday evening and abandoned the car after being involved in a collision with 3 other vehicles.
Some mad guy drove down the wrong side of the road past the box trying to ram cars. He got out next to kfc with a rammer or some sort of tool trying to drag people out of their cars. Was at the lights in the car behind.
— Chris Bobby Moore (@moorie13) February 10, 2018
He used the axe to steal a bicycle and was reportedly seen at the Arndale Centre in Headingley shortly before going into the woods near St Chad's Rise.
Students have been advised to remain within their accommodation whilst the manhunt continues.
Police keeping us in our accommodation because there’s a lunatic booting about with an axe, I love Leeds
— Thomas Cullen (@_Thomascullen) February 10, 2018
Police say the man they are hunting is described as being white, in his 30/40’s, with a black beard and a flat cap. He is also believed to be wearing a light coloured jacket and jeans. He was last seen nr woods off St Chads Rise. @WestYorksPolice say if seen call 999
— Malik Walton (@Cameramal) February 10, 2018
Nobody has been hurt but the public has been advised not to approach him and to call 999 with any information or sightings.
Superintendent Lisa Atkinson, of Leeds District Police, said:
“There is a significant policing presence in Leeds tonight searching for this male and we are very keen to bring this incident to a conclusion as soon as we can and as safely as possible.
“No one has been seriously hurt and it appears the male has only used the axe as a means of stealing the van and the bicycle, but we would urge anyone who sees this male not to approach him and to contact police on 999, so we can locate him and detain him.”
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