Crossbow attack suspect dies in hospital from self inflicted wounds

A man who was arrested over a crossbow and firearms incident in which two women were injured in Leeds on Saturday has died in hospital from a self-inflicted injury, Counter Terrorism Policing North East said yesterday.

- by Charles Brown

Owen Lawrence, 38, has been named as the key suspect following the incident in Headingley, as police said they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the attack.

Det Chief Supt James Dunkerley, head of counter terrorism policing North East, said: "Officers will continue to conduct enquiries and we ask that if anyone has information that may assist, to pass this to police.

"We understand there are concerns around the incident, and questions about how and why this has happened. Our teams are committed to carrying out an in-depth investigation to provide answers to those affected.