Counter terrorism police examining Facebook posts following Leeds crossbow incident

Counter terrorism police investigating an alleged weekend attack in Leeds involving a crossbow and a firearm are looking into Facebook posts as part of their probe.

In an update on the major incident that brought a popular strip to a standstill on Saturday evening, Counter Terrorism Policing North East said the suspect, a 38-year-old man, remains hospitalised in a critical condition, after he was arrested with self-inflicted injuries.

A 19 and 31-year-old woman were also injured. Police said one of the victims had undergone surgery after suffering life-threatening injuries. She is now recovering in hospital in stable condition. The second victim was discharged from hospital.

Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley, said: “The investigation continues and officers are working at pace to establish the full facts and circumstances of Saturday’s incident.”

Read more: The Independent (UK)