The theft happened in the summer at the rugby league ground 🏉

A man has been arrested in connection with the “high-value” theft of cables from Wakefield Trinity’s stadium in the summer.

West Yorkshire Police launched an appeal to trace Andrew Holland and he was arrested on Tuesday (October 13). He has been charged with two counts of theft.

The 39-year-old, of no fix abode, was remanded into custody and was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court today (October 14).

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Police said that the theft happened at the rugby league ground on Doncaster Road, Wakefield, in July.

A force spokesperson added: “An appeal was previously circulated in relation to Andrew Holland who was wanted in connection with the high-value theft of cables from Wakefield Trinity RLFC, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, in July.

“Andrew Holland, aged 39, of no fixed abode, was arrested yesterday and has now been charged with two counts of theft. He was remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court today.”