Leeds police officers arrest man in Bramley and seize a handgun, ammunition, knife and Class A drugs

Charles Gray
By Charles Gray
Published 9th Oct 2023, 14:49 BST
Updated 9th Oct 2023, 14:49 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Police seized a handgun, ammunition, a knife and Class A drugs while arresting a man over burglaries in Leeds.

Residents in Bramley reported seeing a large police presence yesterday morning (Sunday) and police have now confirmed that it was part of an operation to tackle burglary in the area.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: ”In the early hours of Sunday morning, officers from the Leeds West Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested a man in Rossefield Drive, Bramley, as part of a proactive operation targeting burglaries in the area.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“The 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal and possession of a bladed article.

A large police presence was seen on Rossefield DriveA large police presence was seen on Rossefield Drive
A large police presence was seen on Rossefield Drive

“A subsequent search of an address in Rossefield Approach resulted in the seizure of a handgun and ammunition and suspected Class A drugs.

“The man was further arrested on suspicion of firearms and drugs offences.

“He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing led by Leeds District CID.”