Asda House evacuated after suspicious package report

West Yorkshire Police said an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team carried out a controlled explosion on a suspicious package at Asda House in Leeds after the building was evacuated on November 9. Police said nobody was harmed and there was no wider threat to the public.

Police received a report at 11:16 a.m. that a suspicious package had been sent to the headquarters on Great Wilson Street. The force said the building was evacuated as a precaution and a cordon was put in place. Asda confirmed the evacuation was carried out safely.

The Army team attended and conducted the controlled explosion, police said. The force said further investigation was ongoing. The contents of the package and the outcome of that investigation were not reported.

Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, attended the scene. Police asked motorists and members of the public to avoid the area while officers dealt with the incident. Road closures affected Great Wilson Street, Victoria Road, Meadow Lane, Neville Street and Bridge End, and police said they were expected to remain in place through the evening rush hour.

The closures disrupted traffic in Leeds city centre. Police advised drivers...