Asda Leeds headquarters evacuated after suspicious package discovered

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 14:27 · Archive

Asda's Leeds headquarters was evacuated on Monday after a suspicious package was sent to the building.

Asda's head office building on Great Wilson Street in Leeds was evacuated on Monday after a suspicious package was sent to the location.

Police received reports of the package at 11.16am on Monday. Emergency services attended the scene, and an Army explosive ordnance disposal team was called to deal with the item.

West Yorkshire Police issued a statement urging members of the public and motorists to avoid the Great Wilson Street area of Leeds city centre while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The force confirmed that the building had been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon was in place around the area.

Motorists were asked to find alternative routes due to nearby road closures as the incident remained ongoing.

Staff at the building were sent home as a result of the evacuation.

Police did not provide further details about the nature of the package or the outcome of the emergency response at the time of their statements.

How it is being reported

• Asda Leeds HQ evacuated as public told 'avoid area' - police statement in fullPublic told to avoid area after package sent to Asda House in LeedsHuddersfield Examiner · 9 Nov, 14:11
• Asda offices evacuated due to 'suspicious package'Police received reports of a 'suspicious package' having been sent to Asda House in Leeds on Monday.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 9 Nov, 14:10
• Live blog: ASDA HQ evacuated after 'suspicious package' found as bomb squad on sceneASDA’s headquarters on Great Wilson Street in Leeds has been evacuated this afternoon, with several police vehicles spotted in the area.Yorkshire Post · 9 Nov, 14:07
• Asda Leeds HQ evacuated as Army called in to deal with 'suspicious package'Asda House has been evacuated after a 'suspicious package' was discoveredLeedsLive · 9 Nov, 14:06
• ASDA headquarters in Leeds evacuated as several police vehicles spotted - live updatesStaff has been sent home and multiple police vehicles have been spotted in the areaYorkshire Evening Post · 9 Nov, 13:19

In this story: Asda House · Great Wilson Street · Leeds · West Yorkshire Police

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