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West Yorkshire police appeals and arrests

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West Yorkshire police public appeals and arrests

In late July 2026, 2026 West Yorkshire Police issued continued to rely on public assistance to investigate a series of public appeals for information about multiple violent incidents across the region. county. On 25 July, 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. The appeals emphasized Middleton, urging the use of CCTV footage and the Adult Safeguarding line for tips. Three days later, on 28 The next day, 26 July, the police announced the arrest of a 35‑year‑old man suspected of assisting in a robbery at a house occurred on Leeds Old Road in Heckmondwike, where Heckmondwike. A man in his twenties was assaulted and a blank‑firing firearm was discharged. Detectives continued to request witnesses 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 information related 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 that incident. Together, these 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 illustrate show an ongoing pattern of West Yorkshire law‑enforcement agencies relying on Police seeking community assistance help to investigate resolve a range of violent crimes, from indecent exposure and knife assaults to armed robbery, across different towns within the county. robbery and domestic violence.

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