A block of flats was partially evacuated early today after a gas alert.

Police and firefighters attended Queensway House in Thorpe Garth, Idle, at 1.15am after the alarm was raised because of a strong smell of gas.

The flats were checked out by Transco and the residents allowed to return to their homes soon afterwards.

The incident was attended by officers from Eccleshill Police Station and a crew from Rawdon Fire Station.