Police are dealing with a potentially suspicious item in Leeds

A cordon's in place around Merrion Way

Author: Lynsey BagnallPublished 17th Feb 2025

Police were called to Merrion Way in Leeds at 2.24pm today following a report that a potentially suspicious item had been left there.

As a precaution a police scene has been set up and officers have asked people to leave the area around the cordon.

West Yorkshire Police say the force is extremely experienced at managing such incidents and enquiries are ongoing at the site with partners.

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