Man arrested in relation to Leeds shooting

    Police investigating a shooting incident have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.

    Officers arrested the  man from an address in the Woodhouse area of Leeds at about 9am on Saturday.

    He is currently in custody and enquiries are continuing.

    The 19-year-old victim, who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg in the incident in Stainbeck Road on Thursday, remains in hospital in a stable condition.

    Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team are continuing high-visibility patrols of the area to provide reassurance to the local community.

    Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

    More from Local and National News

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm