What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Two people have been sentenced for modern slavery offences after women were trafficked from Romania to the UK to work as sex workers in West Yorkshire. Costel Tambac and Mariana Iova were jailed today after being found guilty by a jury following a trial in July. The pair, both Romanian
Police investigating an offence of rape are appealing for information on Daniel Delaney. Delaney, 28, is wanted in connection with the matter, which is reported to have occurred at an address in the Holbeck area of Leeds in July last year. He is also wanted on suspicion of breaching a
Police patrols are being stepped up across West Yorkshire in the run-up to Halloween as emergency services prepare for what is traditionally one of the busiest nights of the year. We are urging people to show respect for those who might not want trick or treaters at their door, and
A man who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl and engaged in online sexual activity with a 12-year-old child decoy has been jailed. Benjamin Pinchin, aged 30 formerly of Sissons Grove, Middleton was sentenced to 12 years yesterday (23 October 2025) at Leeds Crown Court following a joint investigation into child
A teenager has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing Saymore T Kwashira with a machete at a flat in the Belle Isle area of Leeds. Romaine James, aged 18, of Reginald Mount, Leeds, was convicted of murder yesterday (2 October 2025) following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
Police investigating a non-recent report of child sexual abuse in Leeds have arrested a man. The 60-year-old man was arrested from an address in the Beeston area of Leeds. He is currently in custody. The arrest relates to an investigation into offences against a female victim which are reported to
A trio of criminals have been convicted for their roles in the kidnap and torture of a Leeds man. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team has welcomed the sentencing of Connor McCarthy, aged 33, Joshua Spreadbury, aged 31, and Kathleen McKeown, aged 21, from Leeds District for offences against a
Police in Leeds are appealing for information following burglaries at a skate park and climbing centre in Hunslet. Leeds District Investigation Team is investigating two commercial burglaries at LS-TEN indoor skatepark and City Bloc climbing centre on Kitson Road, Hunslet, during the early hours of Wednesday 20 August 2025. Items
A man is due to appear in court charged with the rape of woman in Leeds in 2021. Rashid Kwabena Boachie, aged 43, of Ashby Terrace, Leeds, has been charged in connection with the rape of a woman in Middleton Grove, Beeston, on 29 August 2021. Earlier this month, Boachie
Police in Leeds are appealing for the public’s help in reporting any information about the whereabouts of a man who is wanted on recall to prison. Ashley Metcalfe, aged 38, was released on licence in May after serving part of a sentence for robbery. He is believed to have since