Four bodies found at property in Pudsey area of Leeds

Police were called to the property in Pudsey at about 17:30 GMT on Sunday

Police investigating the deaths of four people whose bodies were found at a house in Leeds are waiting for the results of tests at the property.

The detached house on Sheridan Way, Pudsey, has been sealed off while it is checked for the presence of harmful chemicals or gases.

West Yorkshire Police said officers were called at about 17:30 GMT on Sunday after the bodies were found.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service said the hazardous response team was dispatched.

A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "At around 1730 GMT, police were called to a property in the Pudsey area of Leeds following the discovery of four bodies.

"Inquiries are at an early stage and police have sealed off the area while the property is checked for any harmful chemicals or gases."

A Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed crews had been called to an address in Pudsey.

Fire crews also attended the incident, a spokeswoman for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

By BBC Staff