Canal Road Armley: Man wanted over serious sexual assault arrested after 'entering water' in Leeds

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A man wanted over a serious sexual assault in Leeds has been arrested after "entering a canal" when officers spotted him.

Police were in Armley yesterday afternoon (September 11) when they saw the suspect. He was wanted in connection with an assault, that was reported on Saturday.

A spokesperson for the force said: “The man entered the canal off Canal Road and was brought to safety without incident a short time later and was arrested.”

The man was later released on bail with conditions, pending further enquiries.