A 21 year old woman, believed to be a student, has been mugged in Meanwood by two men using a knife. The victim was approached from behind by the attackers who cut the straps of […]
Raid on Woodhouse cannabis den
A residential home being used as a cannabis den in Woodhouse was raided by police last week following a report of a break-in. Police received the report that several men had been seen breaking into […]
1 in 7 Hyde Park houses “unsecured”
As many as one in seven homes in Hyde Park and Woodhouse are left unlocked. Officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team inspected over 300 properties in the student area, in an effort to highlight […]
Two arrests in Lupton drugs bust
Police have carried out a drugs bust at Lupton halls of residence. The incident took place at approximately 9:40pm on Sunday February 24, after University security informed Police that they suspected students were taking drugs […]
Police act after LS exposes dangerous legal highs
14.12.12 West Yorkshire police have launched a campaign to target ‘legal highs’ after an investigation by Leeds Student exposed their sale by dozens of Leeds traders. They have announced that shops that sell ‘legal highs’, […]
Girls sexually assaulted in Union venues
12.12.2012 Last weekend two cases of indecent assault on female students were reported on campus. Both incidents took place in the Union. Around 4am on Saturday 1 December, police were called to a report of […]
Big Debate: Bobbies Off The Beat
An expected low turnout for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections suggests the public are either lacking in interest or faith in the highly-paid role. This week Big Debate asks, do they matter? YES: Ben […]
Brick used in city centre mugging
16.11.12 A Leeds student has been robbed and threatened with a brick in Leeds City Centre. Police say they are investigating a street robbery of 22-year-old student Sean Jacks, which occurred some time between […]
Top of the cops
9.11.12 Voters will be going to the polls this week as they choose who should become West Yorkshire’s first Police and Crime Commissioner. The new Commissioner role is replacing local Police Authorities, scrutinising how forces […]
An ‘armless burglary warning
Students in Hyde Park got a nasty surprise this week when they were greeted by a hand reaching through their letterbox. Fortunately for them, the frightening intrusion was only a ploy by West Yorkshire Police […]
Student Samaritans stop Mint pickpocket
A couple on a night out at Mint nightclub foiled a pickpocket, after allegedly confronting him as he stole mobile phones. West Yorkshire Police are appealing for the savvy students to come forward. The pair […]
Leeds police chief called to resign
Former Leeds University Union president Jack Straw has warned that the current chief of police in Leeds should be “considering his position”, in response to the Hillsborough review.