Police launch hunt for Leeds man who is wanted for affray and shoplifting

Police have asked the public for assistance

Police have launched an appeal to find a wanted Leeds man who they are struggling to locate.

Kyle Bucknall, 35, is wanted in connection with an offence of affray, shoplifting, and recall to prison.

West Yorkshire Police said “a number of enquiries have been carried out” in regards to his disappearance.

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Kyle Bucknall is wanted for affray, shoplifting, and recall to prison | West Yorkshire Police

A spokesperson for the force said: “Police in Leeds are appealing for the public’s help in reporting any information about a man who is wanted on suspicion of affray, multiple thefts from shops and re-call to prison.

“Officers want to speak to Kyle Bucknall, aged 35, in connection with an offence of affray, offences of theft from shops and re-call to prison.

“A number of arrest enquiries have been carried out but at this time his whereabouts are unknown.”

Police have asked that anyone who believes they have seen Andy Bucknall to contact them using the Live Chat facility, quoting crime reference number 13260574532.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 .

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