More information needed over machete incident in Leeds

Police want to speak to anyone who may have mobile phone footage

Author: May NormanPublished 31st Dec 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident where a machete was brandished in a McDonalds in Leeds.

Officers are keen to trace anyone who witnessed the domestic-related incident that occurred on the busy first floor of the restaurant in Briggate.

It happened at about 4.20pm on Thursday, November 25.

A man has been arrested and charged with affray, possession of a bladed article in a public place and witness intimidation in relation to the incident.

The case is currently progressing through court.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly anyone with relevant mobile phone footage, is asked to contact PC 3242 Crawford at Leeds District Domestic Abuse Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13210610425 or online via 101livechat.

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