Leeds city centre on lockdown as police seal off major road after suspicious package found

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    Great Wilson Street, Meadow Lane, Neville Street, Victoria Road and Water Lane in the city centre have all bee shut.

    West Yorkshire Police said they are currently dealing with a “suspect package incident” in the mail at Asda House. 

    All staff have been evacuated and a cordon has been put in place. 

    A spokesperson said: “Police are currently dealing with a suspect package incident in Leeds city centre.

    “At 11:12am today, police were called to a report of a suspect package received in the mail at Asda House, in Great Wilson Street, Leeds.

    “Staff have been evacuated and a cordon has been put in place as a safety precaution.

    “Road closures are in place in the area, including Great Wilson Street and Neville Street and people are advised to avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.”

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