A blaze in Leeds city centre led to the discovery of a three-floor cannabis farm in a derelict building.

Officers from West Yorkshire Police were called to Bridge End last night (July 31) by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, who had reported a property fire at around 11pm.

It was in an abandoned building that the force discovered a cannabis farm spread across three floors. Police have launched an investigation and a cordon remains in place around the Bridge End property today.

A police spokesperson said: “At 11.05pm yesterday evening, police were called by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to reports of a fire at a property in Bridge End, Leeds and the discovery of a cannabis farm.

“The cannabis farm was located in a derelict building over three floors.Enquiries are ongoing and a scene remains in place at this time.”