A man has been arrested and counter-terrorism police are investigating after two women were seriously injured in an attack involving a crossbow and a firearm in Leeds.

Three people were found injured and taken to hospital – including the suspected attacker – in Otley Road, in the Headingley area, at 14:47 BST.

A 38-year-old man who suffered a “self-inflicted injury” was arrested and two weapons – a crossbow and a firearm – recovered from the scene.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East said it had taken over the investigation from West Yorkshire Police and an extensive cordon remained in place in the Otley Road area.

Det Ch Supt James Dunkerley said: “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.”

A spokesperson said extensive inquiries were continuing to establish “the full circumstances and explore any potential motivation”.

Assistant Chief Constable Carl Galvin said: “Clearly this has been a shocking incident and we fully realise the concern it has caused.

“Due to the enquiry being active we are limited in what we can say, but I do want to reassure residents that everything possible is being done to investigate and understand what took place.”