What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Man sentenced following racial abuse and assault of shop staff A Leeds man has been found guilty and sentenced to a prison term following a racist incident in which two staff members were assaulted and one racially abused. The incident took place at the front entrance of Morrisons in the
100+ Holbeck residents gathered again this week (Tuesday 16 January 2018) with Council and Police officials, and others – for another heated community forum about the ‘Managed Zone’ (also known as the Managed Approach’). This controversial scheme permits on-street sex work in a designated non-residential area between Holbeck and the
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that officers arrested a man in Holbeck on Saturday (13 January 2018) on suspicion of child grooming. He was interviewed and released on police bail with conditions pending further enquiries. A group calling themselves Dark Justice posted this photo on Facebook on Saturday afternoon, claiming
Man Given Five-Year Ban For Aggressive Begging, Leeds. A man who has been persistently involved in aggressive begging in Leeds city centre despite having a home and receiving benefits has been given a five-year order banning him from begging anywhere in the Leeds district. Click link for Police files
West Yorkshire Police – Leeds Inner South Leeds Inner South Neighbourhood Policing Team now has a dedicated team tasked with dealing with issues around the Managed Approach in Holbeck. This team of 4 is made up of Police officers and PCSOs who will be sensitive to the concerns of local
West Yorkshire Police – Leeds Inner South Earlier today (22 December 2017) two vigilant PCSOs saw a white van driving erratically at slow speeds through the streets of Beeston. The officers were able to keep it in sight even though they were on foot. When the vehicle stopped they spoke
Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a female sex worker in Springwell Court, Holbeck, which occurred at about 10.15pm last night (20 December 2017). A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in custody. A scene is in place
Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man. Attila Foeldesi 45, is the subject of a European Arrest Warrant after being found guilty of offences of human trafficking and theft in Hungary. He is also known to use the name Foldesi. He was sentenced to over 5 years
West Yorkshire Police – Leeds Inner South. On Sunday (5 November 2017) a member of the public sent us the below image of people riding quad bikes in Middleton. Officers have just seized this bike….. keep passing us the information about who are riding the bikes or where we can
UPDATED: Ella Parnell has been found safe and well Police are appealing for information to trace missing Ella Parnell (12) from Leeds. Ella, who is from Beeston, was last seen in the local area at about 12noon on Wednesday 25 October 2017. She is described as white 5ft 8ins tall