Bomb squad called to Leeds city centre street following report of 'suspicious item' being sent to business premises
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Bomb squad called to Leeds city centre
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Police statement
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called by a business premises on Leylands Road, Leeds at about 11.37am today (Tuesday 18 October) to a report they had been sent a suspicious item.
“Following further enquiries, a cordon has been put in place and the army explosives ordnance department are attending.
“The incident remains ongoing.”
‘Live grenade’ delivered to Vintage Cash Cow
Aimee Charman, who works at Vintage Cash Cow, says a ‘live grenade’ was delivered to the business.
It’s prompted staff, and those in neighbouring buildings, to be evacuated. Police have sealed off the street and the bomb squad have been called in.
She said: “We have been evacuated from our building at Vintage Cash cow in Leeds city centre due to receiving a live grenade. All roads are closed and buildings have been evacuated in the areas.
“It is blocked off from every corner.”
The location of the incident
Police have sealed off an area around Leylands Road in the city centre - close to the Aldi store.
Here is the location:
Reporter heading to the scene
Our reporter Tom Coates is heading down to Leyland Road to bring you live updates on this incident.
Police have closed the street in the city centre following reports of a suspicious package being delivered to a business.
The business is Vintage Cash Cow, which buys and sell antiques and vintage items.
Staff have reported receiving what they believe is a “live grenade”. It’s prompted the police cordon and the bomb squad have been called out.
Pictures show police guarding the cordon near Leylands Road
The cordon covers Leylands Road and a section of Skinner Lane.
Cordon now being lifted
Our reporter Tom Coates said the cordon is now being lifted from Leylands Road.
The co-founder of Vintage Cash Cow, which received the suspicious package, said he was told by police that the item has been removed from the site.
Staff, and residents, are now being let back into their properties after being evacuated.