Man charged with damaging police memorials in Leeds

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 20:50hrs The memorials were in memory of two police officers murdered in the line of duty A man has been charged following an investigation into the damage caused to two police memorials in Leeds. In an update posted today, West Yorkshire Police said:Continue reading “Man charged with damaging police memorials in Leeds”

Hunt for attempted murder suspect after man beaten round the head with weapon

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 17:35hrs A man aged 22 remains in hospital in a serious condition following the attack Detectives are appealing for information after a man was beaten with a weapon and left with significant head injuries in Leeds. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team isContinue reading “Hunt for attempted murder suspect after man beaten round the head with weapon”

Man arrested after police memorials damaged in Leeds

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 17:30hrs The 56-year-old remains in custody for questioning A man has been arrested by detectives investigating damage caused to the memorials to two murdered Leeds police officers at the weekend. The 56-year-old man, from Leeds, was arrested last night on suspicion of intentionallyContinue reading “Man arrested after police memorials damaged in Leeds”

Man who sadly died following collision with cement truck named by police

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 27th January 2025, at 12:50hrs The truck driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has since been released on bail A man who sadly died following a collision in Leeds last week has been named by Police. In a statement released today,Continue reading “Man who sadly died following collision with cement truck named by police”

Police appeal after memorials to murdered PCs damaged

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 26th January 2025, at 20:00hrs West Yorkshire Police day they are appalled by these incidents and are treating them as linked Police are investigating after the memorials to two murdered Leeds police officers were damaged at the weekend. In an appeal made today, West Yorkshire Police said:Continue reading “Police appeal after memorials to murdered PCs damaged”

Woman who grabbed her partner by the throat and threatened to kill her jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 20th January 2025, at 15:00hrs She was also sentenced for assaulting a male victim during the incident A domestic abuser has been jailed after strangling their then partner in a sustained attack. Hollie Hanson, aged 26, of Low Cross Court, Knottingley, previously pleaded guilty to multiple chargesContinue reading “Woman who grabbed her partner by the throat and threatened to kill her jailed”

Former teacher who sexually assaulted boy 11 in his own bedroom jailed for 28 months

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, at 14:00hrs The former teacher has also previously been found guilty of indecently assaulting teenage boys in the 1970s A former teacher who sexually abused an 11-year-old boy while visiting his home in Leeds has been jailed following an investigation by safeguarding officers. DavidContinue reading “Former teacher who sexually assaulted boy 11 in his own bedroom jailed for 28 months”

Man seriously injured following suspected gas explosion in West Yorkshire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, at 09:10hrs All properties within the cul-de-sac were evacuated for a short time following the explosion A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a suspected gas explosion in Yeadon, West Yorkshire. In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said:Continue reading “Man seriously injured following suspected gas explosion in West Yorkshire”

West Yorkshire Police Officer charged with raping child under 13 to appear in court

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 1st January 2025, at 15:30hrs He will appear before Magistrates Court on Friday charged with multiple sexual offences A West Yorkshire Police officer is to appear before Magistrates charged with multiple sexual offences, including the rape of a child under 13. In a statement released today, WestContinue reading “West Yorkshire Police Officer charged with raping child under 13 to appear in court”

Boy 15 Charged As Part Of Harehills Disorder Investigation

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 31st December 2024, at 10:30hrs The youth will appear before Magistrates Court this morning A 15-year-old boy is the latest to be charged following an investigation into disorder in Harehills in the summer. In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said: “A teenage male is toContinue reading “Boy 15 Charged As Part Of Harehills Disorder Investigation”