Two arrested after police officer attacked at Leeds Crown Court

A man and a teenager have been arrested over an attack on a police officer who was sat in court when a jury found a man guilty of two sexual assaults in Leeds.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd May 2017, 14:58 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 19:06 BST
29 January 2014... . . Leeds Crown Court. (TJ1002/21d). Picture by Tony Johnson29 January 2014... . . Leeds Crown Court. (TJ1002/21d). Picture by Tony Johnson
29 January 2014... . . Leeds Crown Court. (TJ1002/21d). Picture by Tony Johnson

The 34-year-old man and 16-year-old boy were detained today on suspicion of assault and contempt of court, West Yorkshire Police said. They remain in custody today while police enquiries continue.

Violence erupted inside Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday when a jury found Jamie Sharlotte, 25, guilty of two counts of sexual assault.

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