Woman, 72, Killed in E-Bike Crash in Bradford as Teen Rider Arrested
A 72-year-old woman has died after being struck by an e-bike in Bradford, prompting police to launch an urgent appeal for information. Shaat Bibi, of Bradford, was crossing Leeds Old Road shortly before 5pm on Wednesday, 14 May, when she was hit by an electric motorcycle. She was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but […]
Urgent Appeal: Police Hunt Bingley Assault Suspect After Taxi Driver Attack
Police in Bingley release CCTV images after a taxi driver was attacked over a fare dispute. Public urged to assist in identifying the suspect.
Man Jailed for Robbing 13-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Kirklees
Richard Hannan has been jailed for 32 months after robbing a 13-year-old schoolgirl in Dewsbury. West Yorkshire Police say tackling street robbery remains a top priority.
British Transport Police Launches First Remote ‘Drone in a Box’ Capability to Boost Railway Safety
British Transport Police has become the UK’s first force to launch a remote ‘drone in a box’ system, enhancing railway safety and incident response with groundbreaking technology.
Two Bodies Discovered in Leeds Flat as Police Launch Investigation
West Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation after two bodies were discovered at a flat in Leeds on Tuesday evening. Officers were called to a property on Dawlish Road in the Osmondthorpe area following concerns for the welfare of a missing woman. Upon entering the premises, police found the bodies of a man and a […]
Leeds Police Seize Illegal High-Speed E-Bike at Elland Road Station
An unexpected arrival at Elland Road Police Station has resulted in further police action after a man turned up on what appeared to be a heavily modified electric bike—but was, in fact, something much more powerful. The man had attended the station regarding an unrelated matter, but officers from the Leeds District Off Road Bike […]
Leeds Crossbow Attacker Dies in Hospital After Targeting Women in Otley Run Rampage, Police Confirm
A 38-year-old man who shot two women with a crossbow during a violent rampage in Leeds has died from self-inflicted injuries, Counter Terrorism Police confirmed today. The attacker, identified as Owen Lawrence, carried out the assault in Headingley on Saturday afternoon, reportedly targeting female students along the Otley Run, a popular student pub crawl. Lawrence […]
Pictured: Man, 38, Dies After Leeds Crossbow Incident That Left Two Women Seriously Injured
A 38-year-old man who was being investigated by counter-terrorism officers following a horrifying weapons attack in Leeds has died in hospital, police have confirmed. The two women injured in the attack were rushed to hospital, where they continue to receive treatment for their serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Counter Terrorism Investigation The case had been […]
West Yorkshire Police Officer Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
A West Yorkshire Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman and committing sexual assault before joining the force, authorities have confirmed. PC Benjamin Bottomley, formerly based in the Kirklees policing district, was suspended from duty in June 2023 after the victim bravely came forward. Bottomley has been remanded into custody pending sentencing. […]
Counter Terrorism Policing Leads Leeds Investigation Following Otley Road Attack
Counter Terrorism Policing North East has taken charge of a major investigation following a violent incident on Otley Road, Leeds, on Saturday, 26 April 2025. The shocking attack left two women injured and the suspect in critical condition, sparking a swift and large-scale police response. As the probe unfolds, the community remains anxious for […]
Community Rallies Together Following Leeds Crossbow and Firearm Incident
Residents of Leeds have come together in solidarity after a shocking crossbow and firearm attack left two women seriously injured over the weekend. Local churches quickly responded, offering spaces for reflection and prayer. St Michael’s Church held a service on Saturday evening, and prayers were offered again during Sunday morning services. Bishop of Kirkstall, […]
Urgent Appeal: Search Underway for Missing Bradford Teenager Aiman Sehreem, 15
West Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent appeal for help to find missing teenager Aiman Sehreem, 15, who was last seen on Saturday, 26 April 2025 in Bradford. If you have any information, no matter how small, you are urged to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101, quoting log number 1927 of 26 […]
Serious Incident on Otley Road, Leeds: Counter Terrorism Police Leading Investigation
Counter Terrorism Policing North East has taken over the investigation into a serious incident on Otley Road, Leeds, which left two women seriously injured earlier today. Emergency services were called at 2:47pm following reports of a man seen wielding weapons, including a crossbow and a firearm, in the busy Headingley area. Officers quickly arrived at […]
Police Dismiss Fake Claims of Riots in Leeds as Misinformation Spreads Online
Police and fact-checkers have dismissed online claims of a riot breaking out in Leeds as false, warning the public to verify information before sharing. Rumours began circulating on social media on Friday evening, with posts falsely suggesting large-scale unrest had erupted in the city. One widely shared post from X (formerly Twitter), posted by user […]
Horror as Three Injured After Man Seen Wielding Crossbow in Leeds
Three people have been injured after a man was seen wielding a crossbow and other weapons in broad daylight in Headingley, Leeds, prompting a major police response. West Yorkshire Police were called to Otley Road shortly before 3pm today following reports of a man carrying multiple weapons, including guns, a crossbow, a rifle, and a […]
Romeesa Ahmed Jailed for Nine Years After Fatal Collision in Leeds
Romeesa Ahmed has been sentenced to nine years in prison today after causing the death of a woman and seriously injuring a man in a devastating collision in Leeds last year. Ahmed, 27, from Princeville Street, Bradford, appeared at Leeds Crown Court where she was also handed an 11-year driving ban. The court ruled that […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Shipley Home
West Yorkshire Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body at a property in Stead Street, Shipley. A 65-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody while investigations continue. A post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death is […]
BMW Driver Caught Doing 95mph in 70 Zone Tries to Flee Police — Ends Up in Dead End
A BMW driver clocked at 95mph in a 70mph zone in Bradford ended his high-speed dash in the worst possible way — by pulling into a dead end while attempting to flee from police. West Yorkshire Police confirmed the incident on social media, stating: “Excessive speed, no licence, no insurance — and no escape […]
