Strathmore Terrace Harehills: Specialist firefighters called in after chemicals found during Leeds police raid

Specialist firefighters have been called in after chemicals were discovered during a police raid in Leeds.

Officers attended an address on Strathmore Terrace, Harehills yesterday afternoon (Thursday, January 30) following a report of theft.

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Officers attended an address on Strathmore Terrace, Harehills yesterday. | Google/NW

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers arrested a man on suspicion of domestic theft but, on further searching, found small quantities of chemicals which can be used in possible drugs production in the basement of the property.”

“As a precaution, and to further test, specialist fire service equipment attended and enquiries remain ongoing at the scene.”

There is not thought to be any risk to the wider public.

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