'Large' cannabis farm discovered by police in Leeds

Police remained at the property in Scott Hall Road until around 10.30pm on Thursday.

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A 'large' cannabis farm consisting of around 100 plants was discovered at a property in Leeds yesterday (Thursday).

Police were called to the property in Scott Hall Road near Moortown shortly after 10.30am where they discovered the farm with around 100 plants.

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The electricity firm were called to make the property safe before police investigations could get underway.

Police remained at the scene until around 10.30pm.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We were contacted shortly after 10.30am on Thursday, September 6.

"A member of the public reported a large cannabis farm at an address in Scott Hall Road near Moortown where we found approximately 100 plants.

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"We contacted the electricity firm to make the scene safe."

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

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