"Someone walked in with a gun" - Armed police swarm Leeds post office

Armed police are currently at a Leeds post office after reports of an armed robbery.

One passer-by said someone walked into the post office on Swinnow Lane with a gun this morning. The police have closed the post office. Two police cars and two vans are stationed outside the row of shops and a takeaway. A reporter is at the scene and will provide further updates below.

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The police scene in Swinnow
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