Kirkgate: Derelict building collapses in Leeds city centre as roads closed off and police cordon in place

A derelict building has collapsed in Leeds.

A police cordon is in place on Kirkgate in the city centre this afternoon (Friday) following the incident.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police are currently at the scene of a derelict building which has collapsed in Kirkgate in Leeds.

A derelict building has collapsed on Kirkgate (stock image near the collapse)placeholder image
A derelict building has collapsed on Kirkgate (stock image near the collapse) | Yorkshire Post Newspapers

“Road closures are currently in place and people are asked to avoid the area at this time.”

We will provide all updates to this developing story as and when we get them in the live blog below:

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