A man who was arrested as the key suspect in an attack on the Otley Run at the weekend has died of self-inflicted injuries.
West Yorkshire Police has shared an update today that the 38-year-old man, who was arrested and taken to hospital on Saturday, has now died.
He has also been named as Owen Lawrence from Headingley in Leeds.
On Saturday 26 April emergency services were scrambled to Otley Road to reports of a man with weapons – two women were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Counter Terrorism Policing North East are continuing a thorough and extensive investigation into the horrifying incident, though Lawrence is believed to have been acting on his own.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley said: “Officers will continue to conduct enquiries and we ask that if anyone has information that may assist, to pass this to police.
“We understand there are concerns around the incident, and questions about how and why this has happened. Our teams are committed to carrying out an in-depth investigation to provide answers to those affected.
“We continue to work closely with West Yorkshire Police to support the local community and thank residents for their support and understanding over the weekend.
“Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this incident.”
Leeds District Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds said: “We fully appreciate the understandable shock and concern that this incident has caused in the Headingley community, and we are continuing to work closely alongside our partner agencies to support and reassure those living, working or studying in, or visiting the area.
“We have put a comprehensive visibility and engagement plan in place in the area to provide an increased police and partnership presence that will remain over the coming days, both on the streets and around key events in the community.
“We are absolutely committed to making sure that people feel safe to go about their daily lives in the area following this incident.
“As ever, we would advise people to report any suspicious or unusual behaviour to us immediately through 101 or 999 in an emergency, or to officers on the ground, or venue or event staff.”
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