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Police are urging a group of burglars to seek urgent medical attention after they unwittingly broke into an asbestos contamination chamber during a break in at a Leeds supermarket.

The suspects broke into the back of the Holt Park Asda on the night of Saturday, November 30 and gained entry from the back of the building.

They stole an expensive generator and also ripped copper piping from the building before leaving before police arrived at the scene.

However, the suspects made their way into an asbestos contamination chamber - and the developers say it is unlikely that the burglars will have known this.

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West Yorkshire Police have warned the individuals involved that they should seek medical attention due to the health issues it may cause.

The force are also appealing for anyone with information to come forward by contacting them on the non-emergency number, 101.

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