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Multi-Agency Day of Action Targets Crime in Harehills

Police and partner agencies carried out a coordinated day of action in Harehills aimed at tackling crime, protecting vulnerable people and addressing concerns raised

July 6, 2026

Community Safety·Crime·Harehills·News·Police

Two former Leeds City Council staff arrested in ongoing bribery investigation

Two former employees of Leeds City Council have been arrested as part of a continuing police investigation into alleged bribery offences. West Yorkshire Police

June 22, 2026

Crime·Law·News·Police

Garforth Assault Investigation Underway After Man Suffers Severe Leg Injury

A man was hospitalised with a serious leg injury following a violent pub fight on Main Street in Garforth, Leeds. Emergency services rushed to the

May 31, 2026

Crime·Police

Local Leaders Call for Action on Knife Crime

Following a wave of violence that has shaken communities across the United Kingdom, a vital awareness event took place at St Aidan’s on May

May 30, 2026

Community·Community Safety·Crime·Harehills

Community Concerns in Gipton and Harehills Prompt Action

Police and partner agencies have taken action against unsafe vehicles and environmental offences in Gipton and Harehills as part of a coordinated effort to

April 24, 2026

Crime·Gipton·Harehills·Police

SILENCE SHATTERED: A Community Reels After Teenager Found Dead in Austhorpe

Peace was shattered within the quiet suburb of Austhorpe, by the blue strobe lights of an emergency that left a community in shock. At 5:55 am,

April 11, 2026

Austhorpe·Crime·Police

Voices of Black women take centre stage at landmark safety event

More than 100 Black women packed into a conference room in Leeds to confront the systemic failures that have left Black women feeling unprotected.

April 11, 2026

Burmantofts·Crime·Diverse Communities·Police

Disgraced Former Youth Worker Jailed After Being Caught in Lidl Car Park

A convicted paedophile has been returned to prison for 42 months (3 years for new offences, plus 6 months from a previous suspended sentence) after being caught

April 1, 2026

Crime·Garforth·Police

Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

For years, the quiet charm of Aberford has been a point of pride for those of us on the East side of Leeds. But

March 3, 2026

Aberford·Community Safety·Crime·Police

Multi Agency Operations Target Road Safety in East Leeds

Police in Gipton and Harehills are continuing targeted work to improve road safety across East Leeds, combining enforcement activity with education and partnership operations

February 4, 2026

Crime·Gipton·Harehills·Police·Road Safety·Transport

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Multi-Agency Day of Action Targets Crime in Harehills

Two former Leeds City Council staff arrested in ongoing bribery investigation

Garforth Assault Investigation Underway After Man Suffers Severe Leg Injury

Local Leaders Call for Action on Knife Crime

Community Concerns in Gipton and Harehills Prompt Action

SILENCE SHATTERED: A Community Reels After Teenager Found Dead in Austhorpe

Voices of Black women take centre stage at landmark safety event

Disgraced Former Youth Worker Jailed After Being Caught in Lidl Car Park

Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

Multi Agency Operations Target Road Safety in East Leeds

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