Crime

Leeks grabbed the sword at the Harrison and Potter Trust Homes. (pic by Google Maps)

Neighbour pulled samurai sword on man he thought was buying drugs

Manjit's Kitchen, in Leeds Kirkgate Market, boarded up after a break-in on December 5.

Market eateries tell of security fears after popular Indian restaurant burgled

Scales was jailed for 30 months at Leeds Crown Court. (pic by WYP)

Sick ex bombarded woman with messages telling her he 'hopes she has AIDS'

Christopher Silverthorne was caught on CCTV abusing Ace, an eight-month-old white and brindle Boxer-type dog

Evil man caught on CCTV ‘striking, kicking and dragging’ puppy by the neck

Manjit's Kitchen, inside Leeds' Kirkgate Market, and, inset, the restaurant's post about the break-in on X. (Main image: National World)

City centre Indian restaurant forced to close after break-in

Bodally was jailed for three years for a burglary and the violent confrontation on North Parkway in Seacroft. (pic by WYP / Google Maps)

Motorcycle thug led gang to throw bricks at family on their own driveway

Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to as they investigate a serious sexual assault in Little London, Leeds (Image front by West Yorkshire Police. Stock image of Little London by National World)

Police launch manhunt as they investigate serious sexual assault

Emmanuel Nyabako died after being stabbed on Francis Street in Chapeltown. (pic by Google Maps / National World)

Three men set to stand trial next summer over teenager's murder in Chapeltown

Cizman attacked his wife after losing to his son during a game of FIFA. (pic by National World)

Drunken dad bit wife after losing a game of FIFA against his son

Nicholson, who was banned from the house, was caught babysitting at the property and was remanded into custody. (pic by National World / PA)

Babysitting duties enough to land lorry driver behind bars for a month

Terry James, 55, carried out multiple sex offences against people who used his laser hair removal business (Photo by West Yorkshire Police)

'Vile predator' sexually assaulted customers in his laser hair removal clinic

Andrew Ward found the officer on Facebook and left him voice messages filled with expletives before warning him not to turn up for court. (pic by WYP / Adobe)

Ranting criminal told officer on Facebook that he 'knows where his family is'

West Yorkshire Police has said that 24 suspects have been arrested as part of a new operation to tackle retail theft over Christmas.

Police say 24 already arrested in Christmas crackdown on shoplifting

Thomas Knowles was jailed today at Leeds Crown Court. (pic by WYP)

Jealous thug's Facebook threat to throw acid in the face of love rival

Kaye attacked the man at a house on Carr Manor Road in Chapel Allerton that they had been working on. (pic by Google Maps / National World)

Tradesman broke who worker's nose avoids custody over puzzling court delay

A police search for Seada Oumer Habib, 26, continued this week after she went missing in Adel on November 25. Photo: West Yorkshire Police.

Desperate police search for missing woman continues

The three teenagers were arrested in Morley (Photo by National World/WYP)

Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of motorbike theft after police chase

Northern offered a £1,000 reward for information after one of its trains was fired at with an air rifle this year.

Bricks thrown and air rifles fired at trains this year

The people featured in this photo gallery are wanted by West Yorkshire Police

Caught on camera: 51 pictures of people wanted by police

The following people have been punished for their crimes at Leeds Crown Court this week.

Eight criminals punished at Leeds Crown Court this week for their vile crimes

General view of South Kirkby, near Wakefield.

Town named 'no-go area' where teens 'carry knives and throw missiles at cars'

Numerous complaints had been made that Phones and Vapes on Beckside Road in Bradford had been selling vapes to children

Shop owner sentenced for sale of oversized vape to 13-year-old girl

A number of loud bangs were heard as a weapon was discharged outside a property on Lupton Street

Multiple gunshots heard as police appeal for witnesses

The custody suite inside West Yorkshire Police Leeds District HQ, in Elland Road, Leeds.

Police station cells holding convicted criminals as 'all the prisons are full'

Marek Wesolowski, 52, of Stainburn Drive, Moor Allerton, Leeds, was given a 12-month community order at Leeds Crown Court on November 30 after pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Photo: National World.

‘I don’t come to work to be assaulted’: Police officer spat at by angry drunk

Nicholas Kaye, 35, of Haigh View, Rothwell, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, possession of cannabis, driving while disqualified and a charge relating to his failure to attend a drug assessment appointment. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Dangerous driver caught after high-speed police chase around blind bends

Emergency services were called to Denby Dale Road in Wakefield at 9:40pm last night. Picture: Google

Driver arrested after crashing into police car responding to 999 call

The paedophile was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after a series of horrific sex attacks on children. Photo: James Hardisty.

Paedophile carried out series of horrific sex attacks against children

Teenager Trust Gangata was fatally stabbed in Armley.

Four men convicted for roles in fatal stabbing of teenager Trust Gangata

Luke Thompson died on hospital on Wednesday after being hit by a car following a fist fight last week. Picture by West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire man dead after being hit by car following fist fight

Andrew Batty, 30, of William Street, Castleford, was given a prison sentence at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after pleading guilty to breaching a restraining order. Photo: James Hardisty.

Thug told to ‘leave grandmother alone’ after repeatedly harassing elderly woman

Two swans have been found shot in Middleton Park. Picture by Nick Oldridge via Google

Swan shot dead in Leeds park as police hunt for cruel attacker

Ian Sanders, 42, of Ettrick Avenue, Bellshill, Scotland, was given a suspended sentence at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and two counts of making an indecent image of a child. The offences were committed while he was living in Wakefield. Photo: National World.

'Isolated' pervert caught in paedophile hunters sting

Francis Street, Chapeltown, where 19-year-old Emmanuel Nyabako was fatally stabbed over the August Bank Holiday weekend (Photo by Bruce Rollinson/National World)

Third man charged with murder of teenager

Jack Stevenson, 23, of Chepstow Drive, Leeds, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 29 after pleading guilty to a charge of driving a motor vehicle dangerously. Photo: National World.

Dangerous driver asked mate to take the blame after 120mph police chase

Sanchez Njie, 23, of Brander Road, Gipton, Leeds, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after he pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroine and possession of cannabis. Photo: West Yorkshire Police.

Street dealer caught with drugs 'business cards' during search of home

Police launch CCTV appeal after attempted burglary at home

Gavin Wilson, 41, of East Park Street, Morley, Leeds, was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court on November 27 after pleading guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation and a charge of assault by beating. Photo: National World.

Leeds thug strangled wife in front of their children

Police were called to Leopold Grove on Saturday after a number of males were seen approaching a property carrying machetes. Photo: Google

Nine arrested after reports of groups gathering armed with machetes

PC Gemma Brown receiving the Solving Problems with Partners Award from Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds. Photo: West Yorkshire Police

Meet the animal loving police officer who the RSPCA 'have on speed dial'

The boys faced Thompson in court as he was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. (pics by National World)

Pervert who abused boy confronted by victim in court

The incident happened on Buckingham Court in Wakefield. (pic by Google Maps / National World)

Machete thug chased man along street

PC Charlie Valente is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday. Picture: James Hardisty

Police officer charged with sexual offences against two women in Leeds

Firefighters attended and put out the fire which caused extensive damage to a city bus. Picture: James Hardisty

Police issue update as hunt for suspects in arson attack intensifies

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