Following the sentencing of Tony Brooks at Leeds Crown Court today, for the murder of Kirstie Ellis, her parents Vicky and John have given the following statement on behalf of the family

“We are extremely grateful and give our thanks to all the people who have made this day possible and have brought some sense of justice being served on behalf of our daughter Kirstie. “We would like to thank all the court staff for ensuring the smooth running of the proceedings, the prosecuting KC and his […]
Following the sentencing of Tony Brooks at Leeds Crown Court today, for the murder of Kirstie Ellis, her parents Vicky and John have give…

“We are extremely grateful and give our thanks to all the people who have made this day possible and have brought some sense of justice being served on behalf of our daughter Kirstie. “We would like to thank all the court staff for ensuring the smooth running of the proceedings, the prosecuting KC and his […]
A woman and her partner have been jailed for life for murdering her teenage son following a period of “horrific and prolonged torture”.

Agnieszka Kalinowska, 35, and her long-term partner Andrzej Latoszewski, 38, were sentenced to a minimum of 39 years in prison for the killing of Sebastian Kalinowski, 15 years old.Sebastian died of an illness “induced by untreated sequelae of multiple rib fractures” after living with the couple in Huddersfield for less than a year after moving […]
Police in Huddersfield have played their part to raise awareness of hate crime after attending a special awareness month event

The Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team has said residents who make reports will always be listened to and supported after attending an Islamophobia Awareness Month event at Huddersfield University on November 1.Inspector Graham Dyson spoke at the event which was attended by delegates including Cllr Shabir Pandor, Leader of Kirklees Council, Revd Canon Rachel Firth, the […]
Police in Huddersfield have played their part to raise awareness of hate crime after attending a special awareness month event

The Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team has said residents who make reports will always be listened to and supported after attending an Islamophobia Awareness Month event at Huddersfield University on November 1.Inspector Graham Dyson spoke at the event which was attended by delegates including Cllr Shabir Pandor, Leader of Kirklees Council, Revd Canon Rachel Firth, the […]
Police in Huddersfield have played their part to raise awareness of hate crime after attending a special awareness month event – (ID 532746)

The Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team has said residents who make reports will always be listened to and supported after attending an Islamophobia Awareness Month event at Huddersfield University on November 1.Inspector Graham Dyson spoke at the event which was attended by delegates including Cllr Shabir Pandor, Leader of Kirklees Council, Revd Canon Rachel Firth, the […]
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who is wanted on warrant after fleeing Bradford Crown Court

Officers are seeking information on the whereabouts of Hamza Butt, 25, also known as Mohammed Butt. He was living in the Oulton area of Leeds but is known to have connections across West Yorkshire and West Midlands.Enquiries have been ongoing to trace Hamza and officers would like to hear from anyone who may have seen […]
Police are concerned for the welfare of a Wakefield woman who has been reported missing

Mary Morrison, 36, who is also known as Marie Gavin, was last seen near Havertop Lane, Normanton, at 8.25pm yesterday (Tuesday, 1 November).She has previously travelled to London but it is also possible that she has travelled elsewhere in the country.She is described as a white woman with shoulder-length black hair with a fringe. When […]
Police are concerned for the welfare of a Wakefield woman who has been reported missing

Mary Morrison, 36, who is also known as Marie Gavin, was last seen near Havertop Lane, Normanton, at 8.25pm yesterday (Tuesday, 1 November).She has previously travelled to London but it is also possible that she has travelled elsewhere in the country.She is described as a white woman with shoulder-length black hair with a fringe. When […]
Police are concerned for the welfare of a Wakefield woman who has been reported missing – (ID 532653)

Mary Morrison, 36, who is also known as Marie Gavin, was last seen near Havertop Lane, Normanton, at 8.25pm yesterday (Tuesday, 1 November).She has previously travelled to London but it is also possible that she has travelled elsewhere in the country.She is described as a white woman with shoulder-length black hair with a fringe. When […]
Yassar Yaqub inquest: Man shot dead on M62 by police was lawfully killed, jury finds

Yassar Yaqub, 28, was shot by an armed officer when his Audi automobile was pulled up on the M62 near Huddersfield in January 2017.A jury at Leeds Crown Court found that the officer who shot Mr Yaqub “honestly believed… his life was in danger and discharged his handgun with reasonable force.”Mohammed Yaqub, his father, stated […]
Yassar Yaqub inquest: Man shot dead on M62 by police was lawfully killed, jury finds

Yassar Yaqub, 28, was shot by an armed officer when his Audi automobile was pulled up on the M62 near Huddersfield in January 2017.A jury at Leeds Crown Court found that the officer who shot Mr Yaqub “honestly believed… his life was in danger and discharged his handgun with reasonable force.”Mohammed Yaqub, his father, stated […]
Yassar Yaqub inquest: Man shot dead on M62 by police was lawfully killed, jury finds – (ID 532651)

Yassar Yaqub, 28, was shot by an armed officer when his Audi automobile was pulled up on the M62 near Huddersfield in January 2017.A jury at Leeds Crown Court found that the officer who shot Mr Yaqub “honestly believed… his life was in danger and discharged his handgun with reasonable force.”Mohammed Yaqub, his father, stated […]
Police Officer and Former Police Staff Member Charged with Perverting Course of Justice

A West Yorkshire Police officer and former West Yorkshire Police staff member have been jointly charged with perverting the course of justice.PC Mark Hinchliffe, 42, who works in Leeds district, and Lisa Hinchliffe, 38, have both been jointly charged in connection with perverting the course of justice in relation to speeding offences. The alleged offences […]
Have you seen Marley Woolery, who has been reported missing from Birkenshaw?

Marley is 14 and is described as being around 5ft 3ins tall and of slim build. He was last seen at Dewsbury Bus Station wearing black tracksuit bottoms, an Under Armour zip-up jacket and a black coat. There are concerns for his welfare and officers are making enquiries to locate him. If you can assist […]
Bradford police are seeking information in connection with a robbery that occurred on North Park Road earlier this month

The incident occurred on Sunday, August 7, between 03.00 and 03.30 BST, and involved a lone woman sitting in a parked vehicle.A group of males approached her and asked for a lighter before attacking her through her open car window with an unknown weapon and stealing her phone. During the robbery, the victim sustained minor […]
Police investigating non-recent allegations of child sexual abuse in Bradford have arrested three men as part of an arrest operation

As part of an arrest operation, police in Bradford arrested three men in connection with recent allegations of child sexual abuse. During a three-day operation earlier this week, the suspects were apprehended at Bradford addresses.
Police investigating non-recent allegations of child sexual abuse in Bradford have arrested three men as part of an arrest operation

As part of an arrest operation, police in Bradford arrested three men in connection with recent allegations of child sexual abuse. During a three-day operation earlier this week, the suspects were apprehended at Bradford addresses.