Leeds pensioner, 78, robbed in own home: Police release photos of suspect

Detectives investigating a violent robbery on an elderly man in his home in Leeds are appealing for information to trace a man wanted in connection with the incident.

Officers want to find 31-year-old Daniel Nicklin, also known as Danny Lee Cawley, after a 78-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in his home in Seacroft on May 26.

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Daniel Nicklin has connections to Leeds, Hull and Blackpool.

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Anyone with any information that could assist in tracing him is asked to contact Leeds District Crime Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13210261729 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

- A 47-year-old man from Harehills has previously been charged with robbery in relation to the incident.

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Daniel Nicklin

He appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on August 9 and was remanded in custody pending a further hearing.

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