Flats evacuated after discovery of chemicals at property on Dewsbury Road in Leeds

Police have released details of an incident at a property in Leeds which prompted an evacuation of residents in flats nearby.
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Officers making enquiries in Leeds following an arrest discovered chemicals and materials believed to be related to the production of drugs at a property on Dewsbury Road.

The incident happened at 4:50pm yesterday (January 5 ) and led to officers from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service being called out to ensure the safety of the materials in the property.

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Residents in neighbouring flats were evacuated and the road was closed while this took place.

Police have released details of an incident at a property in Leeds which prompted an evacuation of residents in flats nearby.Police have released details of an incident at a property in Leeds which prompted an evacuation of residents in flats nearby.
Police have released details of an incident at a property in Leeds which prompted an evacuation of residents in flats nearby.

Residents were allowed to return to the properties for the night. The road was re-opened by 10.30pm.

Police said a 39-year-old man remains in custody in relation to the incident.

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