Breaking news: Asda has evacuated its Leeds head office after a ‘suspicious package’ was reported at Asda House, prompting an Army EOD team to carry out a controlled explosion
West Yorkshire Police said they were called after reports of an item being sent to Asda House, on Great Wilson Street in Leeds, at about 11:15 GMT on Monday (November 9). An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was reportedly deployed and carried out a controlled explosion on the package.
Emergency services are reportedly still at the scene and roads around the building are expected to remain shut throughout Monday evening’s rush hour.
Footage from earlier showed a bomb disposal device being wheeled from the back of an Army truck towards the premises. A spokesperson for Asda confirmed the building had been evacuated safely, the BBC reported.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Motorists are advised to avoid parts of Leeds city centre for the coming hours due to the ongoing incident in Great Wilson Street. Emergency services are still at the scene and it is anticipated that road closures will remain in place throughout this evening’s rush hour causing disruption to traffic.
“An Army EOD team have conducted a controlled explosion to a suspicious package and further investigation is ongoing. Nobody has been harmed as a result of this morning’s incident and there is no wider threat to the public.
“Roads affected include: Victoria Road, Meadow Lane, Neville Street, Bridge End and Great Wilson Street. We appreciate your patience during the road closure, thank you.”
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