Police raid Leeds home as woman arrested in Belle Isle over neglect after concerns raised over child welfare

A woman has been arrested over neglect of a child in Leeds.

At around 5.45pm yesterday (Tuesday), police attended an address in Broom Place to carry out a welfare check.

Police were called to a property on Broom Place in Belle Isle after concerns were raised over the welfare of a child.placeholder image
Police were called to a property on Broom Place in Belle Isle after concerns were raised over the welfare of a child. | Google

This was undertaken after concerns were raised over the safety of a child who was believed to reside at the property.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A woman was arrested on suspicion of neglect and a child was taken to a place of safety.

“Enquiries are continuing.”

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