Police incident closes Beeston Road

Beeston Road remains closed this morning (22 February 2019) between Malvern Road and Moorville Grove due to a Police incident.

In a statement West Yorkshire Police said:

“Police were called to Malvern Road in Beeston at 20.17 yesterday to a report of a disturbance in the street.

“Enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone who saw anything is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1826 of February 21.

It is believed the road is closed for a forensic search. The Police helicopter was called to the scene last night and unconfirmed reports on social media say that armed police were involved.