West Yorkshire Police have launched a new sexual consent campaign around university, following off sexual assault cases earlier this year. The poster, displayed around campus to coincide with fresher’s week, uses the slogan ‘Consent means […]
Leeds teenager jailed over student attack
An 18-year-old Leeds man who attacked a female student in April of last year yesterday received an extended sentence of twelve years, eight of which must be spent in prison. Cameron Higgins carried out his […]
UPDATE: Suspected Beeston rapist appears in court
A Slovakian man appeared in court today to be formally charged with the attempted murder and rape of a woman in Leeds, following his extradition from Slovakia last night. The 21-year-old Slovakian national, who has been named as […]
Police release new CCTV footage of Beeston rapist
Previously unseen footage showing the man wanted for the rape and attempted murder of a woman in Leeds was released today. The victim, an 18-year-old local woman, was dragged from a bus stop in Beeston […]
Suspicious man reported near Business School
West Yorkshire Police have been alerted after a man fitting the profile of the Beeston bus stop rapist approached two women near Leeds University business school. The two women, who are members of the Leeds […]
Mass DNA search begins for Beeston bus stop rapist
West Yorkshire Police have begun a mass DNA swabbing operation as they search for the man who raped and attempted to murder a woman in Leeds. The victim, an 18-year-old local woman, was dragged from […]
Halo expansion would ‘intimidate’ students
Halo nightclub has been criticised for plans to expand, with officials warning students using the 24-hour library next door would be ‘intimidated’ by clubbers. A planning application to extend opening hours from 3.30am to 6am, […]
News | Hyde Park drugs den busted
Police have discovered a ‘significant growing set-up’ of cannabis in a drugs raid in Hyde Park. The alarm was raised by patrolling officers who became suspicious of a ‘strong smell of cannabis’ at the address […]
News | WYP Chief Constable suspended over "criminal activity"
The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (WYP) has been suspended today following allegations of “criminal activity” in Northern Ireland. Chief Constable Mark Gilmore has also become the subject of an investigation from the Police […]