Leyland 'major incident': Latest pictures as police and bomb disposal unit cordon off scene and lock down buildings

A bomb disposal unit has arrived at the scene of a ‘major incident’ in Leyland this morning.

A large number of officers, including armed response units, descended on the area around Broadfield Drive and West Paddock at around 9am.

Police have placed a cordon around the area and evacuated a number of buildings, including the Civic Centre council offices, St Mary's Community Centre and Job Centre.

These are our latest pictures from the scene.

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