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Residents hoping for answers about a mystery camera-like device spotted on a roadside pole near the Hudson Arms have been left with even more questions after Openreach confirmed it does not belong to the company.
The equipment, which appeared on Mill Lane between Baildon and Hawksworth, sparked speculation after photographs were shared on social media, with some residents wondering whether it was a speed camera.
Openreach rules out ownership
Leeds City Council had previously confirmed the device was not a speed camera and said it had referred the matter to Openreach to investigate whether it was linked to telecommunications infrastructure.
However, Openreach has now ruled out any connection to the installation.
An Openreach spokesperson said: “Our poles help keep homes, businesses and communities across the UK connected every day. That's why anything fixed to them needs our approval before it goes up.
“If something's attached without permission, we'll take it down, because unauthorised items can put our engineers, the public and the network at risk.”
The company confirmed the device shown in photographs is not an Openreach installation.
Mystery remains unsolved
The latest development leaves the identity of the equipment's owner unknown.
Photos of the device were widely shared online after residents noticed it attached to a pole on Mill Lane, prompting debate over its purpose and whether it had been officially authorised.
Some questioned whether it could be a speed enforcement camera, while others speculated it may be linked to traffic monitoring or telecommunications infrastructure.
Council already ruled out speed camera link
Earlier this week, Leeds City Council confirmed the device was not part of any council-operated enforcement scheme and said it had no involvement in installing or operating it.
A council spokesperson said highways officers had reviewed the installation and established it was not a speed camera.
With both the council and Openreach distancing themselves from the device, its purpose and ownership remain unclear.