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Police in Kirklees are appealing for information following the robbery of an 11-year-old boy.

Boy,11, robbed at knifepoint near Birkenshaw Park

Police would like to speak to Sorinel Oprea about burglaries involving elderly victims in Mirfield and Wakefield.

Search for man wanted in connection with burglaries in Mirfield and Wakefield

Wakefield district police headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton

Prisoners kept in police station cells in West Yorkshire as jails are full

The Kirklees District Crime Team would like to speak to anyone who can assist them in identifying the males or has footage of them in Mirfield on the evening of Friday November 24

Police appeal after a group of men behaving suspiciously were seen in Mirfield

Lee Harris, 43, from Dewsbury and Liam Gunn, 36, and Callum Lane, 22 from Nottinghamshire

Kirklees and Nottinghamshire Class A drug dealers jailed

The find was made yesterday in Batley

Cannabis farm uncovered in Batley after police drugs raid

Tony Evans, also known as Tony O’Brien

Police appeal to trace man in connection with Heckmondwike burglary

Police would like to speak with anyone who has seen or has information about Anthony Richmond.

Detectives hunt for Dewsbury man wanted on suspicion of sexual offences

Fifty six weapons sweeps were conducted across the force area.

More than 150 weapons seized across Wakefield and Kirklees

West Yorkshire Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with following some attempted burglaries in the Cleckheaton area.

Police launch CCTV appeal after attempted burglaries in Cleckheaton

Police in Ravensthorpe after Salam's death

Dewsbury man charged with murder to appear at Leeds Crown Court this afternoon
A Dewsbury man will appear at Leeds Crown Court this afternoon charged with the murder of his partner and mother of their four children in the town on Sunday.

Edi Markaj

Police renew appeal for missing teenager that has links to West Yorkshire

Police in Ravensthorpe after Salam's death

Mum-of-four who died in Dewsbury named as partner charged with her murder

Police carrying out a weapon search

Undercover police carry out covert operation in Heckmondwike shops

Police on Dearnley Street in Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury

Video and photos of police in Dewsbury today after woman dies and murder arrest

Police are promising extra patrols today in Dewsbury

Murder arrest in Dewsbury after woman in her 20s dies

Police were called to Ravensthorpe yesterday evening

Police helicopter search drama in Dewsbury as man arrested after woman dies

West Yorkshire Police have issued a fresh appeal for information to help locate Luke Berry who is wanted in connection with a robbery in Heckmondwike.

Robbery: Police issue fresh appeal to help find Heckmondwike man

Eight people - youngest aged just 14 - have been arrested by police following reports of an armed fight in Dewsbury yesterday afternoon

Eight arrested after armed brawl in Dewsbury

Stockhill Street, Dewsbury

Police appeal for information after incident outside Dewsbury school

Detective Chief Superintendent Carl Galvin of the YHROCU with the seized drugs.

Six jailed for role in £1.59 billion cocaine importation plot

Police in Dewsbury would like to speak to these men.

Police investigating Dewsbury burglary want to speak to these men

Matthew Rycroft has been jailed for 10 years after the tragic incident on the M62

Dad jailed for 10 years for manslaughter after his 12-year-old son dies on M62

15 full time PCSOs will patrol bus stations and buses across West Yorkshire to ensure safety among passengers.

New team of PCSOs will patrol buses in Wakefield, Halifax and Dewsbury

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were called to Wellington Road, Dewsbury, at 10.13pm to reports of a fire at a derelict building, with six crews from Dewsbury, Ossett, Hunslet and Morley, as well as an aerial ladder from Bradford, attending the scene.

Three men arrested and arson investigation underway after fire in Dewsbury

A West Yorkshire Police officer involved in a WhatsApp conversation where racist and misogynistic messages were shared has been dismissed without notice following a directed Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation.

Police officer dismissed over shared ‘vile and offensive’ WhatsApp messages

The new funding will be used on a range of projects throughout Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield over the next year.

Combined Authority annouces £1million funding towards making streets safer

Photo: West Yorkshire Police

Two men arrested after speed cameras damaged in Dewsbury
Police investigating incidents in which speed cameras were damaged near Dewsbury have arrested two men.

Police in North Kirklees would like to speak to these people caught on camera. Do you recognise anyone?

Wanted: 21 people police urgently want to speak to in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen

The incident was filmed on a councillor’s dashcam as he drove through the town centre on October 15.

Watch: Police to investigate footage of anti-social off-road bikers

More than £100,000 of carefully concealed illegal and ‘potentially dangerous’ tobacco has been smoked out in Dewsbury by West Yorkshire Police.

Over £100,000 of illegal tobacco hidden in James Bond style secret locations

West Yorkshire Police has confirmed they have arrested a man after an assault on a woman in Dewsbury.

Man arrested after assault on woman in Dewsbury

Police were called to Leeds Road in Dewsbury, just after 9pm on Monday night (October 23) to reports of men on a quad bike causing damage to two speed cameras, with one falling into the road. (Photo credit: Daniel France)

'Dismay' at ‘idiots’ for chopping down Dewsbury speed cameras

Police were called to Leeds Road in Dewsbury, just after 9pm last night (Monday, October 23) to reports of men on a quad bike causing damage to two speed cameras, with one falling into the road. (Photo credit: Daniel France)

Vandals on quad bike damage two speed cameras in Dewsbury

Police are appealing for information to help locate Luke Berry who is wanted in connection with a robbery in Heckmondwike.

Police appeal to find Heckmondwike man wanted in connection with burglary

A special event celebrating one year since the launch of a flagship service for victims of stalking in West Yorkshire was held earlier this week.

Charity event marks one year of West Yorkshire stalking support service

Michael Lambert, 49, from Batley, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court after pleading guilty to domestic offending taking place over an eight-year period.

Batley man jailed for ‘harrowing’ domestic violence offences

West Yorkshire Police would like to speak with June Langley regarding the burglary.

Police issue appeal for Liversedge woman after burglary

Police investigating a burglary in Kirklees would like to speak with Roland Domotor regarding the matter.

Police issue appeal to locate Dewsbury man wanted for burglary

Police investigating a robbery at a convenience store in Gomersal have released images of a man who they would like to speak to.

Police release images after Gomersal convenience store robbery

Do you recognise anyone?

Wanted: 18 people police urgently want to speak to in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen

Police would like to speak to this man. Can you help?

Police release CCTV image of man wanted in connection with Batley burglary

L-R Mikyle Bucknor, Karmarni Batler and Harlan Richards. (GMP)

Mirfield man jailed following the Manchester murder of Javell Morgan

Mayor, Tracy Brabin has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the daily harrasment women and girls face.

Campaign to tackle inappropriate behaviour towards women in West Yorkshire

A Yorkshire Air Ambulance crew member has been left injured following a spike in laser attacks over the past week.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance crew member injured in laser attack
Yorkshire Air Ambulance have launched an urgent appeal for information after a crew member was left injured at their Wakefield base.

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater with Zach Eagling.

Batley and Spen MP delighted by final passing of Zach’s Law

Officers are keen to trace this man in connection with a burglary in the Birkenshaw area.

Police reveal CCTV image after Birkenshaw burglary

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after two men attempted to rob a victim in Batley.

Police appeal after attempted robbery in Batley

Liversedge youngster Zach Eagling with his mum Claire Keer. (Photo credit: Ant Oxley/Irwin Mitchell).

Liversedge youngster ‘over the moon’ as online bullying law comes into effect

He is due in court today

Dewsbury man charged with attempted rape of woman in Batley

Survivors West Yorkshire's new campaign will aim to challenge the stigma and stereotypes associated with male victims of sexual violence.

West Yorkshire counselling service's campaign for male survivors of sexual abuse

The Roads Policing Unit is keen to hear from anyone who saw these vehicles driving anti-socially at around the stated time, or anyone who has footage which will assist with taking further action.

Lamborghinis and Ferraris reported as driving anti-socially on M1 and M62

At the fund’s awards evening on Tuesday, 49 organisations received money for their community-based projects.

Charities in Halifax, Wakefield and Mirfield given cash seized from criminals

Waste at Queen's Mill Road, Huddersfield

Mother and son from Dewsbury receive suspended jail sentences for waste offences

The drugs were found in two large warehouses

Massive drugs haul worth £2million seized after raid at warehouses in Liversedge