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Jaimie Kay

Police tell public to stay away as army cordon off St James's Hospital due to suspicious package

Police have cordoned off an area outside St James's Hospital in Leeds as emergency services deal with a suspicious package.

Officers and an explosive ordnance disposal unit are at the hospital where staff have reportedly been told to keep away from windows as a safety measure. West Yorkshire Police have asked people to avoid the entrance to Gledhow Wing at this time.

Officers are working with the army who are at the scene to make an assessment. There are reports the incident was first responded to in the early hours of this morning.

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