Asda head office in Leeds evacuated due to ‘suspicious package’

Asda’s head office building was evacuated after a “suspicious package” was discovered.

West Yorkshire Police received reports of the item having been sent to Asda House, on Great Wilson Street in Leeds, at about 11:15 GMT on Monday.

An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended and carried out a controlled explosion on the package.

Emergency services continue to work at the scene, with roads around the building remaining closed on Monday evening.

Video footage from the scene earlier showed a bomb disposal device being wheeled out of the back of an Army truck towards the premises.