Harehills Road 'police incident' LIVE updates as major Leeds road shut

A major road in Leeds has been closed whilst police respond to an incident in the area. Harehills Road in the northbound direction remains shut between Bayswater Road and Ashton Street as officers deal with the ongoing situation that commenced around 8.55am.

Police are currently on the scene managing the incident. According to traffic management system INRIX, Harehills Road is experiencing slow traffic due to the police incident affecting the section from Bayswater Road to Ashton Street. INRIX reported that "Harehills Road Northbound closed slow traffic due to police incident from Bayswater Road to Ashton Street Note change of location The closure has been shortened."

The shortening of the closure represents a development since the incident began, with the cordoned area being reduced to ease congestion in the wider area. This adjustment suggests that authorities have been able to reopen portions of the road to traffic whilst continuing their response to the incident.

The police have been contacted for comment regarding the nature of the incident and when the road is expected to reopen fully. Motorists and residents in the area are advised to avoid the road where possible and to allow extra time for their journeys on surrounding routes due to the continuing traffic disruptions caused by the closure.

Those wishing to remain up to date with developments can follow live updates tracking the situation on Harehills Road as the incident unfolds. Emergency services continue their work at the scene, with further information expected as the situation develops and additional details become available from the authorities.