Police close Barstow Square in Wakefield as officers investigate incident

There is a police scene in the centre of Wakefield this morning as officers conduct a search.

Barstow Square, near King Street, has been closed since about 8am and officers are directing the public away from the scene.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said the area is cordoned off by police as officers are conducting a search, related to an ongoing investigation.

It is not yet known when the road will reopen.

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