What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The last month has seen lockdown measures continue to reduce and life is starting to return to the ‘new normal’ for a larger number of us. It has been a challenging time for all of us including my team and colleagues. I would again like to thank the residents of
We have had a very busy month policing South Leeds with a number of challenges including tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, and continuing to play our role in keeping people safe and protecting the NHS. There have now been changes to the Government regulations in relation to Covid-19 and as
A cannabis farm located in a property on Belvedere Avenue in Beeston was raided by Police officers this morning (13 May 2020). Over 100 plants were seized after officers from the Leeds South Neighbourhood Policing Team visited the property following information received from members of the community. Inspector Lucy Leadbeater
Since the last time I wrote an article South Leeds and policing South Leeds has changed significantly. As I write this we are in the middle of the second period of lockdown and we are all experiencing a number of challenges both personally and professionally. As you will be aware
I have now been in post for nearly 11 months and am thoroughly enjoying my current role as the lead for Neighbourhood Policing in South Leeds. My role is a very busy role with a lot of diversity. I consider myself very lucky that I get to do something different
As many will have seen this week, knife crime and violent crime have again hit the national headlines. Figures released last week show that West Yorkshire Police have managed to reduce crimes involving a knife or sharp instrument by 8% for the period up to the end of September. This
I would like to start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. I hope that you have all had a safe and happy time over Christmas and have managed to spend time with loved ones. I was fortunate enough to have time off over this period but also wanted to
This month your Neighbourhood Policing Team have been working hard to tackle a rise in theft from motor vehicle offences that have been occurring right across Inner South Leeds. Having recently been the victim of a theft from motor vehicle in this area myself, I fully appreciate the impact it
Operational Support Unit and participated in Operation Momentum which was a day of action of the Beeston Hill, Beeston and Holbeck areas of Leeds. During this operation three warrants were executed at addresses in these areas which resulted in four arrests on the day, the recovery of Class A and
I am writing this article with the rain pouring down outside and it is already dark – it seems as though all the engagement and community events that we attended during the summer are now just a distant memory! With the change in weather I feel it is important to