These are the ridiculous 999 calls that West Yorkshire Police has recently received

West Yorkshire Police has revealed the ridiculous reasons for some of the 999 calls it has received recently.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 28th Feb 2022, 11:45 BST
Updated 4th Mar 2022, 17:54 BST
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One person called 999 because their "favourite takeaway" was closed, while another called the emergency line to "check if their number worked".

The police were asked to give another caller a lift home, while one person called 999 to report an eight-legged intruder in their home.

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One person called 999 because their "favourite takeaway" was closedOne person called 999 because their "favourite takeaway" was closed
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In a tweet, West Yorkshire Police Contact Management Centre said: "A few examples of #not999 calls.

"Calling 999 because your favourite takeaway is closed.

"Calling 999 to check the number works, just in case you need it.

"Calling 999 to see if the police can give you a lift home.

"Calling 999 because there is a spider in your house."

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