On Saturday night (17 May 2025) a group of youths climbed onto the roof of Dulverton Court sheltered flats in Cottingley causing damage to the roof and two fire doors and distress to elderly tenants.
The group, who had previously climbed onto the roof of Cottingley Preimary Academy, left one fire door beyond repair whilsty another had all the glass smashed out.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said:
“This is not just thoughtless behaviour – it’s criminal damage affecting some of the most vulnerable in our community.
Police enquiries are ongoing.“We urge Cottingley residents to report incidents like this:
101 for non-emergencies.
999 where there is serious risk to life or property.“To those involved: this is not clever or impressive. Causing fear and damage to elderly residents is shameful. We will continue to patrol around the area and identify those involved.”
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Young people nowadays, i just don’t get it. When I was growing up in 80’s ,we wasn’t at all like kid’s are today. Didn’t even hear of bullying at school. Although maybe it might have to be where I was living aswell. Skipton, lovely place to be. Anyway youths of today,they need stringing up