Leeds city centre roads sealed off following concerns for welfare of a woman

Buses in Leeds were diverted earlier this morning, after police became concerned for the welfare of a woman in the city centre.
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New Station Street and Mill Hill in Leeds City Centre were, with services are diverting via Call Lane, Meadow Lane, Victoria Road, Neville Street and Bishopgate Street.

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A British Transport Police spokesman said: "British Transport Police were called to the line in Leeds at 5.47am today (6 April) following concerns for the welfare of a woman.

"Officers attended and the woman was taken to a place of safety at just after 7am before being detained under the Mental Health Act."

Services resumed as normal shortly afterwards.

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