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06/12/2013
Man Charged With Attempting To Murder Police Officers
A man has been charged with attempting to murder two police officers.
James Leslie, 37, of Cardigan Road, Leeds, is accused of shooting a female officer earlier this week.
Around 4am on Wednesday (4 December), two officers were called to a disturbance in Cardigan Road when they were confronted by a man at a property. A gun was fired and a female police officer was injured. She suffered injuries to her face, neck and right hand.
Her colleague was uninjured in the attack.
In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said Mr Leslie is due to appear before magistrates in the city today. He has also been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing a prohibited firearm, criminal damage and possession of cannabis.
Police have also confirmed that a firearm had been recovered in connection with the incident.
(JP/IT)
James Leslie, 37, of Cardigan Road, Leeds, is accused of shooting a female officer earlier this week.
Around 4am on Wednesday (4 December), two officers were called to a disturbance in Cardigan Road when they were confronted by a man at a property. A gun was fired and a female police officer was injured. She suffered injuries to her face, neck and right hand.
Her colleague was uninjured in the attack.
In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said Mr Leslie is due to appear before magistrates in the city today. He has also been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing a prohibited firearm, criminal damage and possession of cannabis.
Police have also confirmed that a firearm had been recovered in connection with the incident.
(JP/IT)
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