A man has been arrested and was taken to the hospital due to a self-inflicted injury.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East said it has taken over the investigation into an incident in Leeds which has left two women seriously injured “due to the circumstances surrounding the incident”.

A statement from Counter Terrorism Policing North East said a crossbow and a firearm were recovered from the scene in Otley Road, Leeds, after two women were seriously injured.

“Officers attended and located three people who had suffered injuries, two of which were women and were taken to hospital for treatment.

“The third, a 38-year-old man, has been arrested and taken to the hospital due to a self-inflicted injury.

“Two weapons have been recovered from the scene, which were a crossbow and a firearm.”

The statement added: “Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, Counter Terrorism Policing North East have taken responsibility for leading the investigation with the support of West Yorkshire Police.

“Extensive enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and explore any potential motivation.”

Police rushed to Otley Road in Leeds and declared a major incident following reports of a man seen with a weapon in the area on Saturday afternoon around 3pm.

Witnesses described seeing a man carrying a crossbow before a large response of police and ambulances flooded the scene.

Officers also reported finding “multiple weapons” at the scene. According to LeedsLive, a local restaurant worker said customers ran inside after spotting the man with a crossbow.

Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley said: “Although our inquiries are still at a very early stage, the circumstances surrounding this incident have resulted in Counter Terrorism Policing taking the lead for this investigation.

“From the enquiries undertaken so far, there is no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the attack, and, at this time, we are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.”