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

Published 22nd Jun 2023, 11:04 BST

Updated 22nd Jun 2023, 11:05 BST

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.

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

1. Leyland 'major incident'

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

A man has reportedly been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at an address, according to local MP Katherine Fletcher.

2. Leyland 'major incident'

A man has reportedly been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at an address, according to local MP Katherine Fletcher. Photo: Submit

A man has reportedly been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at an address, according to local MP Katherine Fletcher.

3. Leyland 'major incident'

A man has reportedly been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at an address, according to local MP Katherine Fletcher. Photo: Submit

The area remained in lockdown just before 11am

4. Leyland 'major incident'

The area remained in lockdown just before 11am Photo: Submit