Couple threatened at Leeds park

Police are appealing for information following an incident where a couple were threatened at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds.

The man and woman were parked in the car park next to the running track between 1.30pm and 1.45pm on Tuesday last week (16 October) when three males approached and banged on the car.

The men were aggressive towards them and one brandished a weapon, described as being a handgun, and the couple managed to drive away.

The men ran off into the woods leading onto the golf course.

The man with the weapon was described as white, aged 20 to 25, 5ft 8ins tall, and of big build. He was wearing black short, a blue hooded top and Nike trainers.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact PC 4239 Hannah Sills at Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13180518237 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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