Thirty arrested in Leeds crackdown on domestic and child abuse
Police in Leeds have arrested 30 individuals in operations targeting domestic and child abuse suspects
Dozens of people have been arrested in two large-scale operations targeting individuals wanted for domestic abuse and child abuse offences.
Operation Dombridge saw local Neighbourhood Policing Teams, together with Leeds Special Constables, arrest a total of 30 offenders during two operations on May 21 and June 10.
Acting Detective Inspector Tom Littlewood, from Leeds District Safeguarding, said: “This operation has targeted offenders suspected of causing some of the greatest harm in our communities.
“Protecting children and tackling violence against women and girls remain key priorities for the force, and we are committed to safeguarding vulnerable victims and bringing offenders to justice.”
During the operation on Wednesday (June 10), 16 people were arrested. Following interviews, two men were charged with breaching their restraining orders and appeared before court this morning.
Eleven others were released on bail, while one was released under investigation. Two were released with no further action taken.
Detective Inspector Littlewood added: “We continue to encourage victims to come forward and report abuse, safe in the knowledge that all reports will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.”