Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Sexual Assault Suspect
Police in Calderdale are appealing for information to help locate Connor Dewhirst who is wanted in connection with a sexual assault. Dewhirst, aged 28, and from the Halifax area, is wanted in connection with the offence which is reported to have happened in Halifax on Wednesday, July 24. Anyone who thinks they may have seen […]
Man Arrested Over Tragic Crash That Killed Six on A61
A devastating collision on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley has led to the arrest of a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The crash, which occurred just before 4 pm on Sunday, tragically claimed the lives of six people, including two children. In response to the tragedy, a GoFundMe page was […]
Man Charged in Connection with Bus Fire During Leeds Disorder
A man has been charged in connection with the violent disorder that erupted in the Harehills suburb of Leeds earlier this week. The disturbance, which began at around 5pm on Thursday, saw a police car flipped over and a bus set alight, continuing into the early hours of Friday. Additionally, officers have arrested five more […]
Leeds Riots: Arrests Made Over Harehills Disorder Sparked by Social Services Facing ‘Hostility’
West Yorkshire Police were called to assist social workers facing “hostility” during a child protection matter in the Harehills area on Thursday night, leading to significant disorder. The violent events resulted in the torching of a double-decker bus, the overturning of a police car, and numerous arrests. Eyewitness Accounts Green Councillor Mothin Ali, who was […]
Cooper Calls Leeds Disorder ‘Audacious Criminality’
The home secretary has condemned the violent disorder that broke out on the streets of Leeds, describing it as “audacious criminality”. I’ve been talking to West Yorkshire Police officers and also to local community leaders about the action they are taking in response to these unacceptable scenes of disorder and criminality that we saw last […]
Murder Suspect to Appear in Court Over Leeds Woman’s Death
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Leeds left to burn for hours as riot police are driven out and only returned to restore order at 1am after a patrol car is tipped over an…
Terrified residents took to the streets of Leeds to defend their homes after ‘violent’ thugs drove riot police out and set the city ablaze in a night of chaos. Desperate Pleas and Late Response Community members were forced to plead with the rabble as police, despite having first responded to the disturbance around 5pm last […]
Leeds left to burn for hours as riot police are driven out and only returned to restore order at 1am after a patrol car is tipped over and bus torched on a night of shame
Terrified residents took to the streets of Leeds to defend their homes after ‘violent’ thugs drove riot police out and set the city ablaze in a night of chaos. Desperate Pleas and Late Response Community members were forced to plead with the rabble as police, despite having first responded to the disturbance around 5pm last […]
Riots in Leeds: Home Secretary and Local MP Respond
Violent riots have erupted in the Harehills area of Leeds tonight, prompting responses from high-level government officials and local representatives. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her dismay at the unfolding events, stating she was “appalled at the shocking scenes and attacks on police vehicles & public transport in Leeds tonight.” This statement underscores the severity […]
Riots Erupt in Harehills Area of Leeds
Leeds was plunged into scenes of violence and chaos on Thursday night (July 18) as fires were ignited in the streets and police cars were overturned and smashed during a mass riot. The unrest began when police were called to an incident on Luxor Street, Harehills, where hundreds of people had gathered. As crowds swelled, […]
A man who breached a restraining order has been jailed in one of the first court cases where SmartWater liquid has been used as part of t…
David Buen had been handed the five-year order in September 2023 after being convicted of breaching a previous order put in place following his conviction for controlling and coercive behaviour. He breached the restraining order in October 2023 and was recalled to prison. However, after being released from prison, he then breached the order again […]
A man who breached a restraining order has been jailed in one of the first court cases where SmartWater liquid has been used as part of the evidential chain
David Buen had been handed the five-year order in September 2023 after being convicted of breaching a previous order put in place following his conviction for controlling and coercive behaviour. He breached the restraining order in October 2023 and was recalled to prison. However, after being released from prison, he then breached the order again […]
A man who breached a restraining order has been jailed in one of the first court cases where SmartWater liquid has been used as part of t…
David Buen had been handed the five-year order in September 2023 after being convicted of breaching a previous order put in place following his conviction for controlling and coercive behaviour. He breached the restraining order in October 2023 and was recalled to prison. However, after being released from prison, he then breached the order again […]
Driver Dies Following Serious Collision in Shepley
Tributes have been paid to a Huddersfield man who tragically died after his car crashed into a wall outside a pub and flipped onto its roof. Chad Matheson, 21, was driving a black Mercedes A180 when the collision occurred outside The Sovereign pub in Shepley shortly after 9.30pm on 6 July, according to West Yorkshire […]
A Kirklees teenager who stabbed two young men to death in Halifax town centre and seriously injured a third has been jailed for life
A Kirklees teenager who stabbed two young men to death in Halifax town centre and seriously injured a third has been jailed for life. Rashane Douglas, 19, of Jade Place, Huddersfield, was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 28 years today (4 June) at Bradford Crown Court after being found guilty of murdering Haidar […]
Kirklees Teenager Sentenced to Life for Double Murder in Halifax
Rashane Douglas, a 19-year-old resident of Jade Place in Huddersfield, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years after being found guilty of the brutal murders of two young men. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of October 1 last year in Halifax town centre. The Victims
Police Renew Appeal for Information on Wanted Man in Calderdale Assault Case
West Yorkshire Police in Calderdale have renewed their appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with a serious assault. The incident occurred in the Wainstalls area of Halifax on Saturday, May 11, and left a 25-year-old man with injuries requiring surgery. Suspect Description
Three North Yorkshire Officers Nominated for Police Bravery Awards 2024
Three North Yorkshire police officers have been nominated for the National Police Bravery Awards 2024 in recognition of their exceptional courage and professionalism during a harrowing incident involving extreme violence. On the early hours of August 24, 2022, PCs Dave Burgess, Joanne Ollerenshaw, and Sam Walsh responded to a distressing call reporting a man wielding […]
