Armed police incident in Leeds confirmed as a hoax

An armed police incident which required ten police cars has been confirmed as a hoax.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 26th Jun 2019, 09:00 BST
Armed police at the incident.Armed police at the incident.
Armed police at the incident.

West Yorkshire Police armed officers rushed to Lea Farm Road, just off Lawnswood Avenue in Hawksworth at 7.40pm last night (June 25th)

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However, police confirmed this morning the incident was a "false report" and no firearm was found.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested.

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In an updated statement, the force said: "At 7.40pm yesterday (25/6) police were called to a report that a man had been seen with a firearm at an address in Lea Farm Road, Hawksworth.

"Armed officers responded to the incident and secured the address and arrested a 35-year-old man.

"No firearm was found and the man is currently in custody in relation to making a false report to police."