LEEDS — Live News Emergency services responded to reports of a potentially suspicious package delivered...

Published: 1:04 pm April 17, 2024
Updated: 11:45 pm September 7, 2025
HMRC Building Evacuated in Leeds City Centre Due to Suspicious Package

Emergency services responded to reports of a potentially suspicious package delivered to a building in Wellington Place, Leeds, at 8:13 am today. As a precautionary measure, the building, which houses Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), was partially evacuated while authorities assessed the situation.

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Police, firefighters, and ambulance services, including the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), were deployed to the scene to conduct thorough checks and ensure the safety of all individuals in the vicinity. A DIM (Detection, Identification, and Monitoring) vehicle, designed for identifying unknown substances, was also present at the scene to assist in the investigation.

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