Police received a report of an item having been thrown through the window of a house in Colton Road, Armley at 1.57am today (September 30). It caused a small amount of fire damage but was quickly extinguished without the fire service attending. The incident is being treated as arson.
Concerns were raised about the item used and a large cordon was put in place while Army specialists attended the scene. Homes in the surrounding area were evacuated but the scene has now been made safe and the item removed. Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding captured these images form the scene...
1. Homes evacuated in Armley
Police received a report of an item having been thrown through the window of a house in Colton Road, Armley at 1.57am this morning. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Homes evacuated in Armley
Concerns were raised about the item used and a large cordon was put in place as a precaution for public safety. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Homes evacuated in Armley
Police say the incident is being treated as arson. Photo: Steve Riding
4. Homes evacuated in Armley
The item thrown caused a small amount of fire damage but was quickly extinguished without the fire service attending. Photo: Steve Riding
5. Homes evacuated in Armley
Army specialists attended the scene and the item has been made safe and removed. Photo: Steve Riding
6. Homes evacuated in Armley
Detectives from Leeds District CID are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses. Photo: Steve Riding