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5 days ago
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Man arrested after women and girls approached
A man has been arrested following reports that a number of women and girls had been approached by a person who had caused them concern. An employee in a town centre store in Dewsbury contacted officers on Tuesday and also posted about the incident on social media, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said. As a result, a 24-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Thursday and remained in custody. Police said that three further potential victims had also been identified and spoken to by officers, and high visibility patrols would be increased in the town centre over the coming days to offer reassurance to the public. Dewsbury's neighbourhood policing team was aware of comments on social media from other females who said they had been approached by a man in the town centre, the force spokesperson said. Insp Liz Lockwood said officers were working to ensure that all victims were appropriately supported, adding that a "comprehensive investigation" would be carried out. "We will be increasing high visibility patrols in the town centre today and over the coming days to offer reassurance to the public, visit stores and reassure business owners and staff and to collate details of any further victims," she said. "If anyone else has been approached by a man in concerning circumstances that has caused them to feel harassed, alarmed or distressed, then I would urge them to come forward. "We are committed to protecting women and girls from violence and the fear of violence." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. West Yorkshire Police
BBC News
14-03-2025
- BBC News
Arrests after worshippers belongings stolen at Dewsbury mosque
Two men have been arrested after worshippers had belongings stolen during prayers at a mosque in said the suspects went into the Masjid Uthman mosque between 19:30 to 21:30 GMT on Tuesday and stole personal property, including trainers and a men, aged 19 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of burglary, West Yorkshire Police Liz Lockwood, from Dewsbury neighbourhood policing team, said it was working with faith providers and offering advice on improving security measures. The officer added: "A theft from any place of worship can cause a great deal of upset in communities and we have been working with partners at the mosque to offer support as we continue our investigation.""Our crime prevention officers are able to offer help and advice on target hardening and general security." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
