Officer injured after 'men in van armed with knives' chases man down

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of affray

An officer has been injured after a man reported being chased by men in a van armed with knives.

West Yorkshire Police received a report at around 7.10pm on Thursday, October 1 that a man was being chased by men in a van who were armed with knives in Leeds. The van was spotted on Clovelly Street in Beeston with a group of men around it.

When officers attempted to approach the vehicle the men tried to stop them and the police called for assistance. One officer was injured during the incident.

Five men were then arrested on suspicion of affray and assaulting an emergency worker. No weapons were found.

The police said: "At about 7.10pm yesterday (Thursday), police received a report from a man in Leeds who said he had been chased by men in a van who were armed with knives.

"A description of the van was passed to officers and it was found in Clovelly Street in Beeston with a group of men around it. The men attempted to stop officers from approaching the vehicle and a request for assistance was made. One officer suffered minor injuries.

"Five men were arrested on suspicion of affray and assault of an emergency worker. No weapons were found.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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