See inside the cells and custody suite at Leeds's Elland Road police station

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 19th Mar 2019, 08:33 GMT

The cells at Elland Road police station have re-opened after repairs and repainting.

From drink-driving to murder, the custody suite at Elland Road sees all types of crimes, criminals and capers and officers have to be prepared for anything and everything. Here is what you can expect if you are arrested:

PICS: James Hardistyplaceholder image
PICS: James Hardisty
Most people arrive after arrest and the first stop will be the van dock.placeholder image
Most people arrive after arrest and the first stop will be the van dock.
Prisoners enter the station through a series of secure doors.placeholder image
Prisoners enter the station through a series of secure doors.
Once inside they will be put before the custody sergeant or the detention officer and asked a series of set questions.placeholder image
Once inside they will be put before the custody sergeant or the detention officer and asked a series of set questions.
Once they are satisfied there are grounds to detain a person, they are booked in - in a process taking on average 23 minutes.placeholder image
Once they are satisfied there are grounds to detain a person, they are booked in - in a process taking on average 23 minutes.
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