Four underage boys left behind crates of beer as they ran from police in East Leeds

Four underage boys left behind crates of beer as they ran away from police in East Leeds.

Police were called to reports of young men causing damage to bus shelters in Garforth on Sunday, March 1.

Four teenagers left behind the "almost full" crates of beer after being spotted by the police. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds East team. | other

placeholder image — Four teenagers left behind the "almost full" crates of beer after being spotted by the police. Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds East team. | other

Officers went to the scene on Aberford Road but the boys ran away when they saw them.

The officers said: "Last night officers attended reports of 4 young lads causing damage to bus shelters on Aberford Road Garforth.

"On arrival the 4 lads were off like a rocket upon seeing us, leaving behind 2 almost full crates of beer."

They jokingly added: "Lads, if you would like to attend the station and lay claim to the beer we’d love to discuss where and who purchased the alcohol for you."

The Leeds East team covers Burmantofts, Cross Gates, Garforth, Gipton, Harehills, Killingbeck, Kippax, Methley, Richmond Hill, Seacroft, Swillington, Temple Newsam and Whinmoor.