Leeds city centre buildings evacuated after 'suspicious package' found

Police have ordered an 'immediate evacuation' of buildings in Leeds city centre after a suspicious package was found in a building.
Police have ordered an 'immediate evacuation' of buildings in Leeds city centre after a suspicious package was found in a building. Photo: Abbey MaclurePolice have ordered an 'immediate evacuation' of buildings in Leeds city centre after a suspicious package was found in a building. Photo: Abbey Maclure
Police have ordered an 'immediate evacuation' of buildings in Leeds city centre after a suspicious package was found in a building. Photo: Abbey Maclure

West Yorkshire Police said they had received reports of a suspicious package at a building in the Queen Street area.

Bomb disposal units have been called in, but have also advised the immediate evacuation of nearby buildings, the force said.

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Buses have also been diverted while the police close the scene.

Affected streets include Queen Street, Quebec Street and King Street.

The full police tweet said: "We have received a report of a suspicious package at a building in the Queen Street area of Leeds City Centre.

"EOD is attending to assess the situation but, as a precautionary measure, has advised an immediate evacuation of buildings in the immediate vicinity.

"Affected streets include Queen Street, Quebec Street and King Street. This incident is ongoing."

Visit the Express' sister site, the Yorkshire Evening Post, for updates.