Fear over extra strong batch of heroin in the region
The West Yorkshire Police and NHS Calderdale are very concerned about the safety of heroin users, after the deaths of three men in East
100 year old eldery person target of burglars
Police are reminding householders to take crime prevention steps including closing ground floor windows and doors at night following three burglaries and two attempted
Nightlclub in Leeds has licence withdrawn
A major nightclub in Leeds city centre which has been the hub for violence and disorder has had its licence revoked, following action by
700 extra policing hours over Specials’ weekend
Policing in North Yorkshire was boosted by over 700 extra hours of patrol time this weekend as 130 volunteer police officers took to the
Chips are down for card fraudsters
North Yorkshire Police have stepped up the fight against credit and debit card fraud. Officers have teamed up with Visa Europe to provide police
Police praise neighbours who brought Harrogate burglar to justice
Police officers have praised the actions of a couple from Sutton-on-the-Forest who helped bring their neighbours’ burglar to justice. Paul Edward Newton, 22 of
Designer bag stolen from Equestrian Centre
Police are investigating after an expensive handbag was stolen from Northallerton Equestrian Centre. Sometime between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Sunday 6 February 2011, a
Thirsk police in Saturday night drug purge
Thirsk police mounted an anti-drugs operation on Saturday night (5 Feb) to send a clear message that drug crime will not be tolerated in
Deputy Chief Constable Adam Briggs to retire
North Yorkshire Police Authority has confirmed that Deputy Chief Constable Adam Briggs has requested to retire on 6 February 2011. NYPA has agreed to
Purse thief in Skipton – image released
Purse thief caught on camera Skipton police have released an image of a man they would like trace after an elderly woman’s purse was
