Crossbow attack suspect put 'massacre' plans online
Summary
Owen Lawrence, the person who allegedly carried out a crossbow attack in Leeds, had posted about his plans for violence online. Lawrence died in the hospital from self-inflicted wounds, after two women were injured in his attack.Key Facts
- Owen Lawrence, 38, was the main suspect in a crossbow attack in Leeds.
- Before the attack, he posted online about his plans for violent actions, which he called the "The Otley Run Massacre".
- He targeted students, nightclub goers, "neurotypicals" (people without mental illnesses), and police.
- Lawrence died from self-inflicted wounds in the hospital after being arrested.
- Two women were injured in the attack. One woman is in a stable condition after having surgery for life-threatening injuries. The other has been released from the hospital.
- A crossbow and a firearm were found at the site of the attack.
- The Counter Terrorism Policing North East believes Lawrence was acting on his own in the attack.
- Police were first called to Otley Road on Saturday afternoon following reports of a man seen with weapons.
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