Statement On Behalf Of Counter Terrorism Policing North East

*Friday, January 20, 2023*

Emergency Services were called to a potentially suspicious package outside the Gledhow Wing of St James’ Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds earlier this morning.

A cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure for public safety and army specialists are in attendance to make an assessment in line with normal procedures.

People are asked to avoid the entrance to the Gledhow Wing at this time while the cordon remains in place.

As a safety precaution, some people have been evacuated from the immediate vicinity.

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