Leeds attempted murder arrest after police officers hit by car

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Image caption, Two police officers were injured in the incident in Trevelyan Square, Leeds

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were hit by a car in Leeds city centre, police said.

They were responding to an incident on foot when they were struck by a vehicle in Trevelyan Square at around 23:30 GMT on Wednesday.

Both officers, a man and a woman, went to hospital and were treated for soft tissue injuries and later discharged.

A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene and was taken to hospital.

The suspect remains in hospital, West Yorkshire Police said.

He was also arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

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