Armed police incident in Leeds confirmed as a hoax
West Yorkshire Police armed officers rushed to Lea Farm Road, just off Lawnswood Avenue in Hawksworth at 7.40pm last night (June 25th)
However, police confirmed this morning the incident was a "false report" and no firearm was found.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested.
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Hide AdIn an updated statement, the force said: "At 7.40pm yesterday (25/6) police were called to a report that a man had been seen with a firearm at an address in Lea Farm Road, Hawksworth.
"Armed officers responded to the incident and secured the address and arrested a 35-year-old man.
"No firearm was found and the man is currently in custody in relation to making a false report to police."