Friday 17th August 2018
Members of an Organised Crime Group which trafficked victims from Slovakia into Leeds have been convicted of exploitation offences.
An investigation by West Yorkshire Police’s Human Trafficking Unit discovered that the group would often target single and vulnerable men in extreme poverty and promise them a better life or use the threat of violence to bring them to the UK.
They also trafficked families with young children into the UK.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Friday 17 August 2018
Police in Calderdale are appealing for witnesses after reports of an arson at a property on Rochdale Road in Walsden.
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning (17 August)
It’s understood four suspects on motorbikes arrived at the property at around 1am and set the door alight.
Damage was caused to the door and the house was unoccupied at the time.
No one has been injured or damage to any neighbouring properties.
Police believe that this was a targeted attack.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police Appeals
Friday, August 17, 2018
Police in Leeds are warning people to be on their guard against phone scams following a recent spate of incidents.
Officers have received a number of reports over the last few days, many from elderly and vulnerable victims.
Those targeted have received calls or voicemail messages from a well-spoken man claiming that the victim owes unpaid tax and could be arrested unless they pay through the purchase of vouchers.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Friday 17 August 2018
West Yorkshire Police has been leading on a pilot scheme to reduce the number of insecure loads being carried on our roads in a bid to reduce disruption and potential collisions from shed loads.
The Force has been working in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Highways England and the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in training roads policing officers in tackling insecure loads on the regions roads.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Stephanie Smith, from Leeds, who was reported missing earlier, has now been found safe following a search of the Roundhay Park area. Our thanks to everyone who shared the appeal.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Thursday, August 18, 2018
Police are urgently appealing for information to trace a woman who has gone missing in Leeds.
Stephanie Smith, aged 28, was last spoken to this morning when concerns were raised for her welfare.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man from Leeds who has gone missing.
Morris Wilson, aged 43, was reported missing at 6pm yesterday (15/8) after last being seen in the Chapeltown area in a distressed state.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Thursday, 16 August 2018
Samantha Duckworth has been found safe and well.
Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal or called in with information.
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Police are appealing for information about Samantha Duckworth, who has been reported missing from Bradford.
Samantha, who is 36, was last seen at the Interchange at around 12pm yesterday (Tuesday), where she is believed to have boarded a train to Blackpool.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Wednesday 15 August 2018
This is an update in relation to missing woman Dorothy Chamberlain, last seen this morning outside the Queen’s Hotel in Leeds.
The 84 year old from the Halton area, has now been found safe and well in the centre of Leeds.
Members of the public, local media and our partners are thanked for their assistance in locating her.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News
Wednesday 15 August 2018
Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing woman from Leeds.
Source:: West Yorkshire Police News