A senior member of St James's Hospital has issued an update on the ongoing situation at Gledhow Wing.
Earlier today, police and emergency services were called to reports of a 'suspicious package' found at St James's Hospital near the Gledhow Wing.
The Gledhow Wing houses the majority of the hospital's maternity services, including the delivery suite. A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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The hospital has issued an update on video, reassuring patients and the public as they work to manage the situation with the emergency services. All visiting has been suspended in the Gledhow Wing but patients are asked to attend appointments as normal.
Stephen Bush, consultant and Medical Director for Operations at Leeds Teaching Hospitals said: "Emergency services are currently dealing with a suspicious package incident outside Gledhow Wing at St James's and as a result a cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and some of our ward areas have had to be evacuated to ensure their safety.
"Our wonderful staff are looking after those patients who have been moved to ensure that all of their needs are met and they are being kept totally safe.
"If you are due to attend St James's Hospital today for an appointment, please do attend as normal unless you are contacted directly. We have had to suspend all visiting for patients currently in the Gledhow Wing and the Lincoln Wing at St James's.
"I'd like to reassure you that our accident and emergency department is fully open at St James's and whilst we work with police to manage the situation, please avoid the entrance at Gledhow Wing at this time, access to the hospital will be via the Alma Street entrance which is Bexley Wing or from Gledhow Road. We will continue to provide updates to patients and the public on our website regularly."
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