A controlled explosion has been carried out on a "suspicious package" sent to Asda's headquarters, police have confirmed.

West Yorkshire Police responded to reports of the item having been sent to Asda House, on Great Wilson Street in Leeds, at approximately 11.15am on Monday morning.

Following the discovery of the “suspicious package”, police said the building was "evacuated as a precaution and a cordon is in place".

Footage and images on social media show the headquarters’ workers outside the premises on grassland on a road opposite Asda House. A spokesperson for Asda said everyone within the building had left "safely".

Emergency services are currently at the scene and an Army explosive ordnance disposal team is also in attendance. Video from the scene has shown a bomb disposal device being wheeled out of the back of an Army truck towards the premises.

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the situation. The roads affected include Victoria Road, Meadow Lane, Neville Street, Bridge End and Great Wilson Street.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed a suspicious package had been sent to Asda House, but reassured the public that nobody has been harmed and there is no wider threat.

In an updated statement on Monday afternoon, a force spokesperson confirmed the Army EOD had carried out a controlled explosion on the package. Further investigations are currently being carried out by officers.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Motorists are advised to avoid parts of Leeds city centre for the coming hours due to the ongoing incident in Great Wilson Street.

"Emergency services are still at the scene and it is anticipated that road closures will remain in place throughout this evening's rush hour causing disruption to traffic.

"An Army EOD team have conducted a controlled explosion to a suspicious package and further investigation is ongoing.

"Nobody has been harmed as a result of this morning's incident and there is no wider threat to the public.

"Roads affected include: Victoria Road, Meadow Lane, Neville Street, Bridge End and Great Wilson Street.

"We appreciate your patience during the road closure, thank you."