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.

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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