11 photos of a packed Leeds city centre this weekend days before six-people rule in force

Leeds city centre was packed on Saturday, with shoppers flocking into the city centre to take advantage of the warm weather.

Many wore face masks and visors, as crowds flocked to shops, bars, pubs and restaurants for the final weekend before the new six-people-maximum limit is introduced for mass gatherings from Monday:

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Leeds city centre on Saturday
This was the picture in Leeds city centre on Saturday, as coronavirus infection rates continue to riseplaceholder image
This was the picture in Leeds city centre on Saturday, as coronavirus infection rates continue to rise
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Queues outside Wetherspoons in Leeds city centre
The coronavirus infection rate for Leeds now sits at 73.9 per 100,000.placeholder image
The coronavirus infection rate for Leeds now sits at 73.9 per 100,000.
Socially distanced drinkers in Leeds city centreplaceholder image
Socially distanced drinkers in Leeds city centre
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