Police carry out speed checks on these East Leeds roads after residents complain

Police officers have carried out speed checks on two roads in East Leeds after a number of complaints from local residents.

Officers conducted the checks on Austhorpe Road and Church Lane in Manston and Crossgates.

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Police officers conduct speed checks in East Leeds (Photo: WYP)

In a post on Facebook, Leeds East Community Policing Team said residents had complained about speeding in the area.

-> 45 never seen before photos of Seacroft through the yearsOfficers reported that only two vehicles exceeded the speed limit while they were present on Austhorpe Road and Church Lane.

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Police officers conduct speed checks in East Leeds (Photo: WYP)

Residents thanked officers for conducting the speed checks.

One resident commented: "This has shocked me - the amount of times I drive along at 20 mph with idiots driving on my bumper then overtaking at breakneck speed.

"Seriously thought you'd have caught more than two people speeding!"

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