Kirkgate collapse: Update on future of Leeds United mural issued after derelict building collapses
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk - 2024-04-17T15:30:27.000Z

Last Friday (April 12), a dilapidated structure on Kirkgate, caused a dramatic scene when it suddenly collapsed, leaving onlookers shocked. There was a huge emergency services response in the afternoon of April 12, as road closures were put in place by police and search teams were spotted inspecting the damage. Nobody was injured as a result of the incident. Now Leeds Civic Trust has issued a statement on the famous ‘United We Stand’ mural, proudly displayed on the front of the building. A...

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It left a huge pile of debris on Kirkgate when the dilapidated structure came down on Friday afternoon (April 12), prompting a huge emergency services response. Road closures were put in place by police as people were told to avoid the area. Later, search teams were seen inspecting the damage. The collapse has caused frustration in the city, as questions are asked about the neglect of heritage buildings. The YEP asked Leeds City Council whether the building was a concern for the authority prior...
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Kirkgate: Derelict building collapses in Leeds city centre as roads closed off and police cordon in place
A police cordon is in place on Kirkgate in the city centre this afternoon (Friday) following the incident. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police are currently at the scene of a derelict building which has collapsed in Kirkgate in Leeds. Sign up for our free newsletters today “Road closures are currently in place and people are asked to avoid the area at this time.” We will provide all updates to this developing story as and when we get them in the live blog below:
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Whitehall Road Leeds: Police issue update after building evacuated over 'suspicious package'
The huge emergency services response came after officers were told shortly after 8am today (April 17) that an item had been delivered to a building at the Wellington Place office development. The building was evacuated and cordoned off, as checks were carried out. In a full statement provided to the Yorkshire Evening Post, West Yorkshire Police confirmed that the cordon has now been lifted. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “At 8.13am today, police were called to a report of a...
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