Leeds deaths: 'Man hunt launched' after three found dead at Allerton Bywater home

Police at the scene in Beeston Way, Allerton Bywater near Leeds, after three people, reported to be a woman and two children, have been found dead in a house. (PA)

Police have reportedly launched a man hunt after three bodies were found at a house in West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire Police were called to the property on Beeston Way, Allerton Bywater, near Leeds, shortly before midday after concerns were raised about the occupants' welfare.

A crime scene had been established and inquiries are ongoing to discover the circumstances of the deaths.

Police are allegedly hunting a man following the incident, according to The Mail Online.

Police at the scene in Beeston Way, Allerton Bywater near Leeds PA (PA)

Police at the scene in Beeston Way, Allerton Bywater near Leeds PA (PA)

Neighbours were reportedly in tears after the incident. One resident who lives on a neighbouring road told The Yorkshire Post: “It’s a quiet estate. It’s got a good sense of community. There’s never really any anti-social behaviour or anything.

"I’m shocked and saddened. I’m surprised and a bit confused about it all.”

A statement from West Yorkshire Police: "At 11:49am today, police were called to an address in Beeston Way, Allerton Bywater, after concerns were raised for the occupants.

"Officers attended and three people were found dead inside the property.

"A scene has been established and enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances."

Additional reporting by Press Association