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Stay informed with the latest crime news and updates from Leeds and the surrounding areas. We provide regular updates from Leeds Crown Court, Leeds Magistrates' Court and West Yorkshire Police. Our comprehensive coverage includes breaking news on criminal activities, police investigations, court proceedings, and public safety information.

Law student Clark-Russam narrowly avoided being jailed for stalking his ex.

Law-student stalker made ex partner's life an 'utter misery'

Franks (inset) beat his partner when she came to collect him from the Belle Isle WMC after he fell asleep at the table.

Judge fears dangerous thug 'may kill a partner' in future

Emergency services responded to the collision on York Road on Monday evening.

Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after crash as driver arrested

This man is wanted over a sexual assault on a train travelling between Leeds and Huddersfield.

CCTV image issued of man wanted over sexual assault on train

The key suspect of the attack in Headingley, Leeds, has died following a self-inflicted injury.

Suspect in 'horrific' attack on women dies from self-inflicted injury

Cooling (inset) was found guilty of sexual assault on a train from London after a Leeds United match.

Leeds fan sexually assaulted woman on train as pals 'jeered'

The collision happened on Ridge Road, near Micklefield, Leeds, close to the premises of Ridge Road Energy

Cyclist dies in 'tragic' hit-and-run crash as car found burnt out

A CCTV image of a man 'behaving suspiciously' during the period that the burglary on Red Hall Walk took place has been issued

Police issue CCTV of man 'behaving suspiciously' before burglary

The attack happened in Backroom Bar on Call Lane.

Thug 'celebrated' after breaking man's jaw in 6am bar attack

20 cold criminals who have been locked up in Leeds in the last week after being sentenced for their crimes.

20 cold criminals who have been locked up in Leeds in the last week

Staff reacts after crossbow attack in Leeds leaves two women injured.

'Scared to leave' - Staff on how attack unfolded in Headingley

The 'emotional scars' of this weekend's attack in Headingley will linger, the local MP has said

'Unprecedented and senseless' attack will leave 'emotional scars' - MP

Pemberton followed girls in his car, driving past them slowly, repeatedly, and smiled at them.

'Creepy' driver who followed girls in his car is released from prison

Police have confirmed that a crossbow and firearm were recovered at the scene of a serious incident on Otley Road, Headingley.

Everything we know as church sends prayers and police update on attack

Leeds Beckett University has offered avenues of support for students and employees who may be affected by the "terrible incident".

University issues update after 'terrible' attack on two women

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Caught on camera: 34 people police urgently want to speak to

Tillett (pictured) was jailed for the brutal assault on his mother and making threats to his partner with a hammer.

Thug 'administered absolute beating' to his mother

Counter terrorism police have issued an update after the 'serious incident' on Otley Road, in Headingley, Leeds.

Police update on 'surgery' and ‘key suspect’ after serious incident

Walker took Burger King round to his ex's home, which put him in breach of his restraining order.

Burger King peace offering landed Leeds alcoholic behind bars

Pennine Service Station on Bradley Road.

Man fighting for life after petrol station assault

Ackroyd (pictured) defrauded companies then faked a car crash to delay standing trial.

Cheat fleeced companies and then faked car crash to delay justice

West Yorkshire Police were called to Otley Road at 2.47pm on Saturday, April 26, to reports on an ongoing serious incident involving a man seen with weapons.

15 photos from scene as two women injured and man detained

Police sealed off the area.

'My thoughts are with the victims' - Home Secretary

Police sealed off the area.

Weapons found after two women in hospital and man injures himself

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Caught on camera: 22 people police urgently want to speak to

Robinson said he made cannabis oil which he used as shampoo, Leeds Crown Court heard.

Hair-washing weed grower said he used drug as shampoo

A number of police vehicles and officers pictured sealing off the scene at Otley Road, in Headingley, Leeds, following a serious incident.

Pictures show police swarming area as three hurt in 'serious incident'

Police pictured at the scene of the incident in Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds.

Man detained amid reports attacker ‘seen with weapons’ as three hurt

Williams (top right) and Touris (bottom right) were jailed for the sex attack on a young man at the Metropole in Leeds.

Drunken man lured to hotel where pair 'planned rape', court heard

Mohammed (pictured) was caught selling drugs, but then used the same phoneline to start trading again.

Dim-witted dealer used same phone line to sell drugs after arrest

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Halifax town centre which left a man with serious injuries.

Man suffers serious injuries after town centre assault

Killinghall Road at its junction with Rochester Street.

Police appeal after hit-and-run crash involving car and a pedestrian

A man accused of flashing did not appear in court this week because he having a "dirty protest" at HMP Leeds.

Prison 'dirty protest' delays progress in flasher case

Family of young mum killed by driver talk of 'enduring emptiness'

First Bus has launched an internal investigation into an incident involving one of their drivers and a customer outside St James's Hospital in Leeds.

First Bus launch internal investigation after incident outside hospital

Ahmed was jailed for the horror smash that killed a woman and badly injured a man.

Speeding nurse used mobile phone moments before killing pedestrian

Armstrong started a fire in his neighbour's garden on Cutsyke Hill, with a trail of petrol to the gas mains box at the side of the house.

Neighbour started fire near to gas mains because of noisy stag party

South Farm Road in Gipton.

Three injured after fighting with weapons on city street

Fawcett (pictured) threw burning oil in the face of his partner.

Sickening thug threw burning oil in partner's face during row at home

Police are searching for a suspected stalker in Leeds city centre.

Police hunt man suspected of stalking in Leeds city centre

Kilburn (pictured) is a known paedophile who was found trying to communicate with boys over Snapchat

Snapchat paedophile pretended to be teenager to lure young boys

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Kevin Dempsey has been charged with S18 wounding with intent following the incident on Hunslet Lane and Butterley Street.

Man charged after two injured in machete attack and assault

Sollitt (inset) stole repeatedly from Co-op in Swarcliffe.

Shop terror who stole persistently from Co-op jailed and faces ban

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