Bomb disposal experts called to devices found in a car in Leeds

Houses in the Burley area of the city were evacuated today so bomb disposal experts could remove "devices" which had been found in a car.

A number of homes in Wolseley Road were evacuated as a precaution say West Yorkshire Police and cordon was put in place which closed Burley Road between Cardigan Road and Greenhow Road.

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It is believed that as of this evening Burley Road had been re-opened.

Homes were evacuated and a road closed in Leeds today as police and bomb disposal units dealt with devices found in a car.placeholder image
Homes were evacuated and a road closed in Leeds today as police and bomb disposal units dealt with devices found in a car.

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