Police incident closes road in Leeds and buses diverted

A police incident has led to a road being closed in Leeds on Monday morning.

Buses are being diverted on Old Run Road in Hunslet.

The incident happened on Old Run Roadplaceholder image
The incident happened on Old Run Road

The service 118A is operating via Dewsbury Road until further notice due to the disruption.

UPDATE: The police are investigating a serious sex attack under a bridge. More on that here.A spokesman for Arriva Yorkshire said: "Service Diversion - 118A Service to and from Leeds - Due to a Police Incident, Old Run Road, Hunslet is temporarily closed.

"Service operating as a 118 service straight up and down Dewsbury Road until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."

West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for comment.

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