Man arrested as residents evacuated during Leeds police raid

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Leeds after police executed a warrant at a property in Moortown this morning (April 23).

The man, aged 43, was arrested on suspicion of the production of Class B drugs and abstracting electricity. He remains in custody.

While searching the property, officers found a concerning item, and a cordon was put in place while surrounding properties were evacuated.

The item was examined by an Army bomb disposal specialist. A short time later, residents were told they could return to their homes.

The investigation is ongoing.