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Leeds hospital terror alert triggered by man with ‘gun and explosives’

A counter terrorism investigation has been launched after a man carrying a gun and a suspect package was arrested inside the grounds of St James hospital in Leeds.

The 27-year-old man was arrested at around 5am on suspicion of firearms and explosives offences. It is understood the suspect was arrested close to the hospital’s maternity unit.

Part of the hospital had to be evacuated and bomb disposal teams from the British Army were drafted in.

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