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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”

Rapist who fled to Wales in bid to evade justice jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 18:10hrs He was spotted by an off-duty police officer and arrested A Kirklees man who fled across the country to try escape justice has been jailed for rape and other serious offences. Martin Sales (41) from Liversedge was sentenced to 18 years atContinue reading “Rapist who fled to Wales in bid to evade justice jailed”

Woman in her 70s sadly dies after being struck by Nissan in Keighley

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 10:10hrs A woman in her 70s has sadly died following a collision with a car in Keighley. In an appeal made today, West Yorkshire Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Keighley town centre yesterday (ThursdayContinue reading “Woman in her 70s sadly dies after being struck by Nissan in Keighley”

Cyclist critical following collision with double decker bus

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 10:00hrs Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward A cyclist a man in his 30s remains in hospital in a critical condition after suffering head injuries following a collision with a double decker bus in Leeds City CentreContinue reading “Cyclist critical following collision with double decker bus”

West Yorkshire Police Hunt man after boy followed then kissed in Huddersfield

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 14:45hrs This is a concerning incident and extensive enquiries are underway to identify the man Detectives in Kirklees have released CCTV images of a man who they are trying to identify following an incident involving a child in Huddersfield. Officers would like toContinue reading “West Yorkshire Police Hunt man after boy followed then kissed in Huddersfield”

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”

Family tribute to teen killed in crash alongside two friends in West Yorkshire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at 17:00hrs Two other teenagers also sadly died in the collision on Friday Police investigating a collision near West Bretton which tragically killed three teenagers have released a family tribute to one of the victims. Officers from the Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET)Continue reading “Family tribute to teen killed in crash alongside two friends in West Yorkshire”