Bramhope caravan park incident: Man due in court after police firearms operation at St Helena's

By Georgina Morris
Published 9th Mar 2022, 08:07 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2022, 08:10 BST
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A man is due to appear before a Leeds court after being arrested during a firearms operation at a caravan park.

Officers investigating a report of domestic-related offence first arrived at St Helena’s Caravan Park in Bramhope at around 1pm on Sunday.

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The operation, which involved firearms officers and negotiators, continued until the following afternoon when an arrest was made.

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Emergency services at St Helena's Caravan Park in Bramley as police carried out a firearms operation. Picture: James HardistyEmergency services at St Helena's Caravan Park in Bramley as police carried out a firearms operation. Picture: James Hardisty
Emergency services at St Helena's Caravan Park in Bramley as police carried out a firearms operation. Picture: James Hardisty

West Yorkshire Police said it has now charged Donat Cantrell with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of ammunition and making threats to kill.

The 56-year-old, of St Helena’s Caravan Park, Otley Old Road, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court this morning.

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