We are aware of a video re-circulating on social media showing our officers detaining a child. The footage is not recent and relates to an incident from April 2023.
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- Replying to @WestYorksPoliceA nine-year-old boy was also briefly detained and placed in a police car after a brick was thrown at a police vehicle causing damage. The matter was reviewed by our Professional Standards Directorate who found the use of force was appropriate in the circumstances.No members of the public were injured and no complaints were received about the incident.
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The #M606 in #WestYorkshire is fully closed northbound between J2 and J3. Southbound, there is currently a lane 2 closure in place between the same junctions, with traffic still able to pass. Traffic officers are on scene. There are currently 10 minute delays on the approach.
- The UK terrorist threat level has been raised to SEVERE – meaning an attack is highly likely. For you, the public, this means remaining alert but not alarmed. Within policing we will continue to work, day and night, to keep you safe.
If you see anything that doesn’t feel right report via gov.uk/ACT. In an emergency always call 999. #ActionCountersTerrorism - West Yorkshire Police reposted
National Police Dog Trials – booking now open! As you may have already heard, the National Police Dog Trials is being hosted by @WestYorksPolice this year. Everyone is welcome to join us for a family fun day on the final stage of the competition at Nostell on Saturday 16 May.
- West Yorkshire Police repostedReplying to @HighwaysYORKS and @WestYorksPoliceFollowing an earlier Police led incident, the #A1(M) remains closed in #WestYorkshire in both directions between the #A639 J39 and J41 #M62 Trapped traffic has been released, there is congestion of approx. 2 miles in the vicinity. Diversion route here: nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…
- West Yorkshire Police repostedThe #A1(M) is closed in both directions near #Darrington between the #A639 and J41 #M62 due to a collision. There is approx. 1 mile of congestion on the approach. @WestYorksPolice are leading at the scene, trapped traffic is in the process of being released. More to follow.
- West Yorkshire Police repostedReplying to @HighwaysYORKSThe #M621 remains closed between #M62 J27 #Birstall and J1 #Holbeck in both directions due to a police led incident. @WestYorksPolice and @YorksAmbulance are on scene. There are no delays on the approach. Diversion route here: nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…
- The M621 is closed in both directions near Leeds at junction one following a serious collision there this morning. Diversions are in place. See full details at westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/s…
- A man from Wakefield has been charged with the murder of a woman in Horbury. David Barraclough, aged 45, of Ken Churchill Drive, is charged with the murder of Carolann Barraclough, aged 37. Read more here: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/m…
- Three men have been charged in connection with the murder of Suhail Choudry in Keighley. Read more here: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/t…
- A man has appeared in court charged with 39 non-recent child sexual offences. Read more here: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/m…
- Detectives investigating the murder of Suhail Choudry in Keighley have charged a man with several offences. @WYP_Keighley Read more here: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/m…
