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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged over police memorial vandalism
A man has been charged in connection with vandalism to two memorials in Leeds for police officers who died in the line of duty. On Saturday, black paint was sprayed on the memorial to PC Ian Broadhurst, who was shot and killed on Dib Lane in 2003, and the following day the memorial to Sgt John Speed, who died in a shooting in the city centre in 1984, was also defaced. Jonathan Enoch, 56, of Ryedale Court, Seacroft, has been charged with two counts of intentionally causing a public nuisance. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Memorials vandalism 'mindless' - police union
BBC News
29-01-2025
- BBC News
Man charged over Leeds police memorial vandalism
A man has been charged in connection with vandalism to two memorials in Leeds for police officers who died in the line of Saturday, black paint was sprayed on the memorial to PC Ian Broadhurst, who was shot and killed on Dib Lane in 2003, and the following day the memorial to Sgt John Speed, who died in a shooting in the city centre in 1984, was also Enoch, 56, of Ryedale Court, Seacroft, has been charged with two counts of intentionally causing a public has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
29-01-2025
- BBC News
Leeds: Man arrested over vandalism to city police memorials
A man has been arrested after two memorials honouring police officers murdered while on duty were vandalised. Black paint was daubed on a memorial to PC Ian Broadhurst and a memorial to Sgt John Speed over the weekend. PC Broadhurst died after being shot in the head and chest by former US marine David Bieber on Boxing Day 2003, while Sgt Speed was shot dead near Leeds Minster in said the 56-year-old man from Leeds remains in custody after being detained on suspicion of intentionally causing a public nuisance. Det Supt Sarah Lambert, from West Yorkshire Police, said: "Both memorial stones have been cleaned and are being fully restored by the Police Memorial Trust, which owns and maintains the memorials."We are grateful to everyone who has contacted us with information or shared messages of support recognising the impact of this incident."Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Yahoo
Memorials to murdered police officers vandalised
Memorials to two West Yorkshire police officers who were killed in the line of duty have been vandalised. On Saturday, black paint was sprayed on a memorial stone to PC Ian Broadhurst who was shot dead in 2003. On Sunday, a memorial to Sgt John Speed who was murdered in 1984 was also targeted. Police said they believed both incidents were linked. Ch Supt Steve Dodds, Leeds District Commander, described the actions as "absolutely disgusting". He added: "It is absolutely disgusting that someone would deliberately deface the memorials honouring the memories of PC Ian Broadhurst and Sgt John Speed, who were murdered in the line of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice while attempting to protect the public from armed and dangerous offenders." West Yorkshire Police said it was alerted to the damage on PC Broadhurst's memorial on Saturday and believed it had been targeted between 18:10 to 18:20 GMT. As well as paint being daubed on the stone, wreaths and flowers laid at the site had also been strewn about, the force said. Police were then made aware of vandalism to the second memorial on Sunday morning and believe the damage occurred in the early hours. Ch Supt Dodds said PC Broadhurst's memorial had been cleaned and Sgt Speed's would be similarly restored. He added: "Thankfully we don't expect there to be any lasting damage to either." PC Ian Broadhurst was shot dead by former US marine David Bieber in the Fearnville area of the city on Boxing Day 2003. Bieber was jailed for a minimum of 37 years for his murder. Sgt John Speed was shot dead near the former Leeds Parish Church on Kirkgate in 1984 after going to the aid of a colleague who was checking on two men acting suspiciously. The memorials to both officers were previously been targeted by vandals in 2010, 2012 and 2018. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Police killer gets second life sentence for attack Fathers of PCs killed on duty welcome emblem award West Yorkshire Police
The Independent
26-01-2025
- The Independent
Police probe defacing of memorials of two murdered officers
Police have launched an investigation after the memorials of two murdered Leeds police officers were vandalised. West Yorkshire Police received a report at 6.43pm on Saturday that a memorial dedicated to Pc Ian Broadhurst had been damaged. He was shot and killed by former US Marine David Bieber in the city on December 26 2003. It is absolutely disgusting that someone would deliberately deface the memorials honouring the memories of Pc Ian Broadhurst and Sgt John Speed Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds The memorial had been sprayed with black paint, and wreaths and flowers laid at the site had been strewn about, police said. The force received a second report at 9.06am on Sunday that a memorial dedicated to Sergeant John Speed – who was shot and killed in Kirkgate in Leeds city centre on October 31 1984 – had also been covered in black paint. Police said the second incident took place at 1am on Sunday and the two incidents are believed to be linked. Leeds District Commander Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds said everyone at the force was 'appalled' by the vandalism of memorials dedicated to officers who were killed in the line of duty. 'It is absolutely disgusting that someone would deliberately deface the memorials honouring the memories of Pc Ian Broadhurst and Sgt John Speed, who were murdered in the line of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice while attempting to protect the public from armed and dangerous offenders,' he said. 'I know I speak for everyone in West Yorkshire Police and the wider policing family when I say how appalled we are about these incidents. 'Pc Broadhurst's memorial has now been cleaned, and Sgt Speed's is due to be restored to its rightful condition shortly. 'Thankfully we don't expect there to be any lasting damage to either. 'We are carrying out inquiries to identify who was responsible, and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed either incident, saw anyone acting suspiciously in the vicinity of either incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation.' Pc Broadhurst, a 34-year-old traffic officer, was shot at point blank range on Boxing Day 2003 as he and other officers checked on a suspected stolen car. Sgt Speed died aged 39 after he was shot during a routine check on two men acting suspiciously near Leeds Parish Church. Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds East Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101 quoting crime reference 13250046082 or online at
