Armed police operation closes road in Leeds

An ongoing armed police incident in Leeds has closed off a road.

Eye witnesses say that armed police entered Shaw Mills on Armley Town Street in the Armley area of Leeds and the road is currently closed.

Police vehicles at the scene. PIC: Damian Walkerplaceholder image
Police vehicles at the scene. PIC: Damian Walker

Buses are being diverted and a number of police vans are blocking the road in both directions. The police helicopter is also attending the scene.

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