The Gryphon spoke to students in Leeds about the events of the last week. Following the recent reports of a machete wielding pre-teen gang in Hyde Park, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that four arrests […]
Ram-raid on Leeds Rolex Shop Caught on Camera
Two cars have been videoed attempting to ram-raid a Rolex at Prestons on Commercial Street in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police were called to the incident at around 11:55 GMT on Sunday 18th February. One of […]
Attempted burglar falls to his death
On Saturday 8th October police were called to Claremont Avenue, situated within half a mile of the University, as a man’s body had been found outside a house. Students living on the road awoke to […]
Leeds burglar impaled on broken window pleads guilty
A Leeds burglar, who was impaled on the glass of a window he had smashed in order break into a student house, has pleaded guilty. William Bedford, 42, has pleaded guilty to burglary with intent […]
Leeds burglar who targeted student houses is jailed
A 44 year old man, Conrad Cooke, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in jail over a series of robberies in Leeds. Cooke specifically targeted student houses in Headingley and Burley. Cooke […]
Man arrested for Sainsbury’s robbery
Police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery at Sainsbury’s in Hyde Park last weekend. The Gryphon understands the offender was carrying a knife when he stole mobile phones from customers at the […]
News | String of violent muggings outside Oxley Halls
Police are searching for suspects following a spate of muggings near the Oxley Halls of Residence. The street robberies took place last Saturday and Sunday on Otley Road. In one of the incidents, a 19-year […]
News | Student robbed in Burley Park
A student has been robbed in broad daylight following a number of incidents in the Burley Park area. The female, aged 20 had her phone stolen after a struggle, whilst walking through the area. An […]
News | Muggers leave penniless
Police are investigating the mugging of a 20-year-old man in Hyde Park. The victim, who is believed to be a student, was approached by two men on Sunday October 6, at approximately 11am. The man […]
News | Student falls victim to knife attack
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 […]