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Man Treated for Gunshot Wounds at Leeds Hospital, Two Arrested

Published 25 February 2026

A 29-year-old man arrived at Leeds General Infirmary on Tuesday evening with injuries consistent with a firearm discharge, prompting a swift police response but not occurring on hospital grounds, authorities confirmed.

The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. on February 24, when hospital staff alerted West Yorkshire Police after the man, described as being in his late 20s, sought treatment. His wounds were assessed as non-life-threatening, and he remained in stable condition as of the latest updates. Officers quickly secured the area outside the hospital, establishing a cordon where scene-of-crime teams examined a silver Volvo vehicle believed to be the one used to transport the injured man. Images from the scene captured dozens of police vehicles, armed officers positioned near the hospital entrance, and forensics personnel at work, fueling initial speculation on social media about a possible shooting at the facility.

West Yorkshire Police emphasized that the discharge took place elsewhere, and investigators were working to determine the exact location and circumstances. "Officers were called shortly after 5:30 p.m. by hospital staff after a man in his late twenties presented at...

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