Man sleeping rough in Leeds woodland arrested for night time burglaries

Police have arrested a 'career criminal' they found sleeping in the woods at a Leeds beauty spot.

He was discovered to be camping out in Bramley Fall Woods and committing burglaries at night.

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Man found seriously hurt in Bramley Fall ParkA PCSO spotted the wanted man and he was arrested after a foot chase through the park.

The Leeds West beat team confirmed that he will be returned to prison tomorrow..

The same officers were also involved in the seizure of 25 cannabis plants after discovering a drugs farm in Whingate, near Armley.

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