Police dealt with report of suspicious package in Leeds city centre

POLICE were called to a report of a suspicious package in Leeds city centre this morning.

A police cordon was put in place on Merrion Street after officers were called at 7am today (Weds May 24)

Merrion Street, Leeds. Photo: Google.placeholder image
Merrion Street, Leeds. Photo: Google.

A police spokeswoman said officers attended and the package was found to be not suspicious. The police cordon was lifted at 7.30am

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