Two sentenced for raping teenager in Wakefield

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th February 2025, at 06:00hrs The victim has been betrayed by someone she trusted and subjected to a horrendous ordeal Two males have been sentenced following the rape of a teenage girl in Wakefield.  Kevin Balog, aged 22, of Todd Terrace, Bradford, was convicted of rape followingContinue reading “Two sentenced for raping teenager in Wakefield”

Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following death of man in his 70s struck by van

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 09:10hrs A man remains in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the collisin on Thursday night A man in his 70s has sadly died after being struck by a van in Wakefield. In a statement released today, West YorkshireContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following death of man in his 70s struck by van”

Four men sentenced to total of 140 years in prison for attempting to kill two men in Wakefield

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 18:25hrs The court heard they attacked a rival drug line in retaliation Four men have been sentenced to a combined 140 years in prison after being found guilty of the attempt murder of two men in Wakefield. One of the victims has beenContinue reading “Four men sentenced to total of 140 years in prison for attempting to kill two men in Wakefield”

Three teenagers die after seat ibiza hits tree in Wakefield

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 25th January 2025, at 12:50hrs Two other men inside the vehicle were taken to hospital one with life-threatening injuries the other with non life-threatening injuries Three teenagers have sadly died following a collision on Friday night in Wakefield In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said:Continue reading “Three teenagers die after seat ibiza hits tree in Wakefield”

Man woke young child up from sleeping before stamping on their face in horrific attack

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 12:45hrs The child received multi injuries following the unprovoked attack A man has been jailed after admitting assaulting a young child in Wakefield. Sean Deering, aged 37, pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm relating to an assault inContinue reading “Man woke young child up from sleeping before stamping on their face in horrific attack”

Woman Beater Left Victim With Fractures To Eye Socket And Cheekbone In Vicious Attack

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 9th September 2024, at 16:25hrs This was a particularly horrific attack against a vulnerable young woman which resulted in her having to have a plate and screws fitted to her face. A Wakefield man has been jailed for an attack on a woman, which left her withContinue reading “Woman Beater Left Victim With Fractures To Eye Socket And Cheekbone In Vicious Attack”

Balaclava-Clad Gang Armed With Machetes Threaten Police Officer In Wakefield

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 23rd August 2024, at 12:30hrs Large cannabis farm discovered after gang armed with machetes and baseball bats threatened police officers in Wakefield following anonymous call of man with knife An investigation had been launched by West Yorkshire Police following an incident where a police officer was threatenedContinue reading “Balaclava-Clad Gang Armed With Machetes Threaten Police Officer In Wakefield”