Merrion Way: Live updates and closures as Leeds city centre evacuated after 'suspicious item' found

Police were called to Merrion Way in Leeds at 2.24pm today (Monday, February 17) following a report that a “potentially suspicious item” had been left there.

As a result large parts of Leeds city centre, particularly areas close to Leeds First Direct Arena, have been evacuated this evening.

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