Leeds city centre buildings evacuated after 'suspicious package' found
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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Hide AdBuses 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."
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