'We won't tolerate bad behaviour' Police speak to 12 kids in bid to crackdown on crime in east Leeds
Police have knocked on the doors of 12 young people as part of a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Leeds - vowing “we will protect our communities”.
Officers from Temple Newsam and Halton Neighbourhood Policing Team have seized significant quantities of Class A and B drugs, recovered stolen goods, and seized vehicles as part of a crackdown.
They have conducted proactive operations, misuse of drugs warrants, high visibility hot-spot and enforcement patrols, and engagements across the ward to address the police, public and retail local priorities in the ward over the last week.
And as part of their efforts 12 young people have been identified and visited at their home addresses to crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Sergeant Bell, lead for the Temple Newsam and Halton ward area, said: “Protecting our communities is a priority and West Yorkshire Police and partners continue to tackle criminality and anti-social behaviour within local communities and will utilise all powers available to disrupt illegal activities, prevent offending and reassure the public.
“We are sending out a clear and strong message that law enforcement will not tolerate criminality that causes negative harm to communities, and hope that this acts as a deterrent for anyone considering being involved in criminal activities and anti-social behaviour.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all operational support units, and partner agencies involved in the recent successful deployments and operations held across the ward, to help keep communities safe and feeling safe.
If you have any information or concerns about organised crime activity, retail crime or anti-social behaviour please contact West Yorkshire Police. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Schools parking patrols also continue to take place across the ward, particularly across Neville Road junction Cartmell Drive between Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Temple Learning Academy.
PC Roebuck the Temple Learning Academy Safer Schools Officer issued five Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s), for vehicles parked on double yellow lines, and parking on zigzags.