A man has been arrested and enquiries remain ongoing today after a PSCO was stabbed at the Farmfoods store in Bramley.
Detectives from Leeds CID are investigating and appealing for witnesses following the incident at Farmfoods on Waterloo Terrace yesterday (Tuesday, 23 September).
It took place at about 5.25pm after a male Police Community Support Officer challenged a man suspected of shoplifting.
A man assaulted the officer with a bladed weapon, causing a hand injury, before fleeing the scene.
More officers attended and, following further enquiries, attended in the Bramley area in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
A 31-year-old male was arrested in the garden of a property and remains in custody on suspicion of section 18 assault and possession of a bladed article.
The officer was taken to hospital for treatment.
Chief  Superintendent Steve Dodds of Leeds District Police, said: “Any incident in which a knife is used clearly has the potential to have very serious consequences. Â
“Fortunately, in this case the officer was not seriously injured and was discharged following hospital treatment.
“A man has been arrested and remains in custody and a full investigation into the incident is taking place.”
Anyone who saw the assault or has footage or information ishould contact Leeds CID on 101 or online here, referencing police crime number 13250547344. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.