Bradford Crown Court was cordoned off this morning (17 May) following reports of a suspicious package.
Police and firefighters could be seen outside the front of the court building and an alarm could be heard sounding from inside.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the building was evacuated for a short time but the package was later deemed a “genuine delivery”.
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SENDIVERSE Festival Unites Bradford Through Creativity and Inclusion
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Appeal After Man Seriously Injured in Burnley Collision
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Bradford Police Seize 93 Weapons as Knife Crime Falls
A weapons amnesty in Bradford led to 93 knives and weapons being taken off the streets, contributing to a major drop in youth knife crime.
Multibillion Economic Vision for Leeds to Create 100,000 Jobs
Leeds has unveiled a £20 billion economic plan aiming to create 100,000 new jobs and boost key sectors including finance, tech, and health.
Building at Bradford Royal Infirmary Renamed in Honour of Renowned Surgeon
Bradford Royal Infirmary has renamed the Listening for Life Centre after pioneering ear surgeon Professor Chris Raine MBE, who has restored hearing for hundreds across the North of England.
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