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Categories: CRIME

West Yorkshire police appeals and arrests

Entities: West Yorkshire Police · Bradford · Devon · Heckmondwike · Wyke

Overview

In late July 2026 West Yorkshire Police continued to rely on public assistance to investigate a series of violent incidents across the county. On 25 July the force sought witnesses to identify a motorcyclist who allegedly exposed himself in Bradford and to locate suspects involved in a knife attack on a 22‑year‑old man in Middleton, urging the use of CCTV footage and the Adult Safeguarding line for tips.

The next day, 26 July, a robbery occurred on Leeds Old Road in Heckmondwike. A man in his twenties was assaulted and a blank‑firing firearm was discharged outside the property. Police arrested a 35‑year‑old man on suspicion of assisting the offender on 28 July and reiterated their appeal for any additional witnesses or information, providing a crime reference number.

On 30 July the force launched a manhunt for 18‑year‑old Daniel Cavanagh, wanted for multiple domestic‑assault offences. Cavanagh is believed to have links to Devon and Cornwall. Detectives urged the public to contact the police via 101, live‑chat, or Crimestoppers, quoting the relevant reference number.

These updates show an ongoing pattern of West Yorkshire Police seeking community help to resolve a range of violent crimes, from indecent exposure and knife assaults to armed robbery and domestic violence.

Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    West Yorkshire Police launch manhunt for 18‑year‑old domestic assault suspect

    West Yorkshire Police seek 18‑year‑old Daniel Cavanagh, linked to Devon and Cornwall, for multiple domestic‑assault offences, urging public tips.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources
    Police arrest suspect after robbery in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire

    West Yorkshire Police arrested a 35‑year‑old man suspected of aiding a robbery in Heckmondwike where a blank gun was fired and a victim was assaulted.

  3. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    West Yorkshire Police Appeal for Information on Two Separate Violent Incidents

    West Yorkshire Police seek public help identifying a motorcyclist who exposed himself in Bradford and two suspects involved in a knife assault in Middleton, both incidents occurring in July 2026.

Sources

agriland.co.uk · examinerlive.co.uk · exeterexpressandecho.co.uk · getsurrey.co.uk · hulldailymail.co.uk · kentlive.news · manchestereveningnews.co.uk · southleedslife.com · tamesidereporter.com · teamdogs.co.uk · theforester.co.uk · uk.news.yahoo.com

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