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Shock in Horbury: Woman Found Dead, Murder Probe Underway

West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was discovered at a home on Ken Churchill Drive, Horbury. Police Respond to Safety Concern Officers arrived at the property on Thursday 5 March, following a safety report for a woman. After searching the premises, they found a woman’s body believed to be […]

Woman Raped After Night Out in Huddersfield – Police Hunt Suspect

Kirklees Safeguarding officers are urgently appealing for information after a woman was reportedly raped by a man she met during a night out in Huddersfield town centre. Suspect Description and Timeline The suspect is described as South East Asian, aged between 22 and 26, of medium build, about 5ft 5in tall, with brown eyes, short […]

Man Fighting for Life After Broad Daylight Stabbing in Bradford Village as Three Arrested

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed on a busy street in a shocking daylight attack that has led to three arrests. Emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault at around 9.56am on Sunday (1 March) at the junction of Main Street and Iron Row in Burley-in-Wharfedale, near […]

Man Stabbed in Burley in Wharfedale – Police Make Arrests

Police swooped after a man was seriously stabbed in Burley in Wharfedale on Sunday morning. The victim, believed to be in his 30s, was found bleeding on the street with a stab wound. Three Held Over Attempted Murder Bradford District CID have arrested a 30-year-old man from a nearby address on suspicion of attempted murder. […]

Three Arrested in Derry Hill Murder Plot

West Yorkshire Police swooped on a quiet Derry Hill street this afternoon, sealing off a home and garden shed amid a dramatic murder investigation. Man and Two Women in Custody One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Two women held over alleged conspiracy to murder Officers remained on high alert, guarding the property […]

Police Confirm No Suspicious Activity in Bradford

A police cordon that was set up on Back Lane, Clayton Heights, has now been confirmed as non-suspicious and related to a medical incident, West Yorkshire Police say. Police Confirm No Suspicious Activity West Yorkshire Police have ruled out any suspicious circumstances after a person was found at a property on Back Lane, Clayton Heights. […]

Six Men Found Guilty of Brutal Dewsbury Park Murder

Shamus Hussain Chased and Slain in Crow Nest Park Six men have been found guilty over the brutal murder of 25-year-old Shamus Hussain in Dewsbury. The young man was chased into Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury Moor, last July before being viciously attacked and stabbed to death. Six-Week Trial Ends in Guilty Verdicts After […]

Bradford Drug Dealer Banged Up for 14 Years with £900k Heroin Haul

A Bradford drug dealer has been locked up for 14 years after police caught him with four kilograms of heroin. The massive haul was uncovered thanks to a specialist crackdown by West Yorkshire Police’s Programme Precision. £450,000 to £900,000 Worth of Class A Drugs Seized Detectives found evidence showing Muhammad Sajid’s role in supplying kilos […]

PCSO Delivers Puppies Amid Burglary Visit in West Yorkshire

Some pawsitive news from West Yorkshire Police! On 24 February 2026, PCSO Mann was called to an Oxenhope home to offer crime prevention advice after a break-in. But things took an unexpected turn. Unexpected Midwife Moment While on duty, the resident’s Yorkshire Terrier suddenly went into labour. Without missing a beat, PCSO Mann stepped up […]

Leeds A&E on Lockdown After Shooting Victim Drives Himself In

Chaos erupted outside Leeds General Infirmary as police put the A&E department on lockdown. Reports say a shooting victim drove themselves to the hospital, sparking a major security response. Police Seal Off LGI A cordon is currently in place outside the LGI, with West Yorkshire Police maintaining a heavy presence. Officials have yet to […]

HGV Driver Arrested After Deadly Hit-and-Run in Halifax

A 59-year-old HGV driver was arrested following a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in Halifax town centre. Serious Crash Brings Traffic to a Standstill The smash happened around 10:29am on Broad Street, close to the crossroads with Orange Street. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with police cordons and several squad cars spotted. Ambulances were […]

Child Abuser Locked Up for 20 Years After Leeds Investigation

A vile predator who sexually abused a young girl over six years has finally been jailed. David Lawn, 62, from Aberford near Leeds, was found guilty of 16 charges, including three counts of raping a female under 16. Abuse Spanning the 1990s Uncovered The horrific abuse started in the 1990s. The victim bravely came forward […]

Police Hunt Driver After Blue Skoda Blasts Through Leeds Causing Chaos

Leeds residents are urged to come forward after a blue Skoda Fabia careered through the city, smashing into multiple vehicles in a shocking series of crashes last Thursday morning. Multiple Crashes on Busy Leeds Roads West Yorkshire Police say the reckless driver was spotted on Thursday 12 February, between 8:30am and 8:50am. The havoc began […]

Armed Police Launch Dramatic Arrest in Bradford

Armed officers swooped on a vehicle in Bradford’s BD8 area after new developments in the investigation into Suhail Choudry’s death. Suspect Held on Murder Charges West Yorkshire Police confirmed a 41-year-old man was apprehended earlier today on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody as the probe intensifies. Other Suspects Released on Bail Earlier, four […]

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