Granary Wharf police incident: Man arrested for punching officer in the face near Leeds Station
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The 31-year-old suspect was stopped by police on Granary Wharf, outside the Double Tree Hotel, at about 11.15am.
A British Transport Police (BTP) officer was then hit in the face.
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![Police at the scene of the attack in Granary Wharf](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE3ODg5ODQ5.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
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He is now in police custody for questioning.
A BTP spokesperson said the officer escaped the attack with minor injuries.
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