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Woman, 23, Arrested After Knife Threats Reported at Leeds Asda

Leeds CID is investigating following confirmation of two minor hand injuries.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Police were called at 4.36pm on January 28 to reports of a customer making threats with a knife at the Asda on Killingbeck Drive in Leeds.
  • Security staff detained a 23-year-old woman before officers arrived and arrested her on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
  • The arrested woman was taken to hospital with a minor injury to her hand, police said.
  • Another woman also sustained a minor hand injury, and authorities have not said whether she was a shopper or a member of staff.
  • Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing under Leeds CID, with no further details on potential charges released at this stage.