Man arrested following burglary and crash in Leeds which left one person dead
A 28-year-old man was stabbed in the incident but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening
Last updated 15th Dec 2021
UPDATE 13:00 15 December 2021
A man has been arrested by detectives investigating a burglary in Leeds which led to a fatal collision involving a stolen car.
This morning police arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the incident.
The burglary happened in the early hours of yesterday at an address in Ganners Road, Bramley, during which a 28-year-old man was stabbed.
A silver Vauxhall Zafira that was stolen in the incident by two suspects was in collision with a wall in Leeds and Bradford Road a short time later. A man from the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers were concerned for the welfare of a second man believed to have been in the vehicle but that has been resolved as a result of the arrest.
The vehicle had made off from a police unit immediately prior to the collision and the Independent Office for Police Conduct is carrying out an independent investigation.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police added: "A male from the vehicle was found seriously injured at the scene and was given emergency treatment by police and paramedics but was pronounced dead a short time later.
"The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is normal procedure for these circumstances. The IOPC has confirmed that an independent investigation is underway.
"A search of the area around the collision was carried out for the second male who was believed to have been in the vehicle. There are concerns for his welfare and enquiries are ongoing to identify and trace him."
A police scene and road closure in place earlier this morning on Leeds and Bradford road has now been lifted.
The spokesperson continued: "Anyone who witnessed the burglary in Ganners Road or who has any information that could assist with tracing the male believed to be missing from the vehicle is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log number 177 of December 14 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
"Anyone who witnessed the collision itself is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting the same log number."