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Key Events
Do you know this person?
Kirklees police are appealing for public help in identifying this person.
Police want to talk to her in connection with an assault on Sunday, October 23. The location has not been disclosed.
The police reference is KD139.
Man taken to hospital after house fire
A man was taken to hospital after he battled a fire in his home.
Firefighters rushed to reports of a kitchen fire at a flat in Rastrick at 3.15pm.
But the flames in the grill had already been put out by the 21-year-old male occupant using a fire extinguisher.
When firefighters from Cleckheaton arrived at the premises on Rosemary Close, they found the occupant suffering breathing difficulties.
He was treated for smoke inhalation and taken to Calderdale Royal Hospital by ambulance.
Safe stolen in burglary
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a restaurant in Cleckheaton.
It happened sometime overnight on 13 October at Aldo’s Pizzeria in Dewsbury Road, when thieves broke in and stole a cast iron safe believed to contain a significant amount of cash.
It is thought the offenders gained entry by forcing a rear fire exit door.
Enquiries are continuing and anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact PC 5965 Wilkes at Heckmondwike on 101 quoting crime reference 13160490466, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
MP Tracy on ITV Lorraine
Batley & Spen’s new MP Tracy Brabin appeared on ITV’s Lorraine this morning to talk about Jo Cox’s legacy and how she aims to continue it:
Girl, 4, in hospital after being shot by arrow
A four-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after she was shot with an arrow, police have said.
The girl was taken to Leeds General Infirmary after reportedly being injured while a relative was practising archery with a crossbow at a house in Halifax.
An 18-year-old man has been helping police with enquiries, but the girl’s injuries are not believed to have been caused intentionally. The incident happened at a house on Furness Drive in Illingworth on Saturday.
Det Insp Gary Stephenson, of Calderdale District CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing to determine precisely how this girl has come to be injured.
“Our investigations suggest she was not intentionally injured and an 18-year-old male is assisting us with our enquiries.
“Specially trained officers are working to support her family as our investigations continue.”
A crisp autumnal afternoon over Colne Valley
Readers have been sending in their pictures of Huddersfield in its full autumnal glory.
So far we’ve had lots of pictures of colourful leaves and trees. This is a lovely shot taken from Longwood Tower by Suzanna Jefferson.
Blind sculptor to recreate police horses from touch
A sculptor with visual impairment has visited West Yorkshire Police horses and dogs to study them for an upcoming project.
Branwyn Owens visited the animals as she plans to create sculptures of them to raise money for the K9 Memorial Fund.
The sculptures will be sold at £100 each with all the money going to the charity honouring the service horses and dogs give to the force.
Branwyn, 42, lost her sight in 2005 and creates sculptures entirely by using her sense of touch. What a lovely tribute!
Picture of the scene
Here is a picture of the scene sent to us by David Lea.
Three-vehicle collision in Dalton
Emergency services are currently at Dalton Green Lane near the junction with Albany Lane after reports of a three-vehicle collision.
Rescue crews, police and ambulances have attended the scene in Dalton. A police spokeswoman said officers were called out just before 1pm.
One of the cars involved is a blue VW Polo although we don’t have any more details at the moments. It is believed people may be injured but we are waiting for this to be clarified.
More detail as we get it.
Car crashed into wall
Rescue services have had to free a trapped motorist after the car collided with a wall in Halifax.
The services were called to Brackenbed Lane in Pellon shortly before midday following reports of the one-vehicle collision. Paramedics also attended and the motorist was taken to hospital.
It seems no-one else has been injured.
Shops to restrict sales of flour and eggs
Certain shops in Huddersfield will be restricting sales of FLOUR AND EGGS ahead of Halloween in order to prevent anti-social behaviour.
Trick or treaters found in possession of the offending items face risk of being arrested, police have said. The force are also handing out posters for shops notifying customers of restricted sales.
So basically if you’re planning on making a really big cake this week...stick to watching Bake Off instead.
Violent robberies in Cleckheaton and Gomersal
Detectives are investigating two violent robberies in Cleckheaton and Gomersal yesterday.
A security man carrying thousands of pounds of cash into a bank on Albion Street at midday before being assaulted and robbed by two men who stole the money and fled the scene in a dark blue Mini with black alloy wheels.
The second incident occurred on Burnley Mills Road at around 12:50pm, when a man was assaulted while putting up road signs before the suspects took his white Renault van and drove off towards Spen Lane.
Both victims sustained minor injuries. The suspects are described as white males, one of stocky build the other skinny, at about 5ft6 and 5ft respectively.
Possible delays after fatality on train lines
A person died after being struck by a train near Barnsley Station this morning, British Transport Police have confirmed.
This may affect services heading to Barnsley and Sheffield so expect delays.
Officers attended the incident at 10.30am along with paramedics but the person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and officers are working to identify the person and inform their family.
Appeal to trace Halifax reveller
Police are looking to speak to this snazzily dressed young woman as she may have witnessed a brawl in Halifax.
The altercation on Silver Street on Saturday at 5.45am between two men resulted in a 24-year-old man being treated for a nasty cut to his face in hospital.
Officers suspect the lady may have witnessed the attack and are looking to trace her as a possible witness. Do you recognise her?
Yorkshire folk "unhappiest" in jobs
More than 40% of us tykes are unhappy in our jobs. That’s according to a new survey on job satisfaction across the UK.
Polls revealed the same figure would move jobs for bigger benefits, the biggest out of the UK’s regions.
Happiest were Lincolnshire folk, with 80% happy in their jobs.
Cheer up chaps, we’re halfway through the week already.
92-year-old woman burgled of £800
A 92-year-old woman has been burgled by a bogus window cleaner who stole £800, police say.
The pensioner answered the door to the burglar who was asking for £2 in return for cleaning her windows on Walkley lane in Heckmondwike yesterday.
The thief, described as a white male, medium build, and around 30-years-old, took the cash from her handbag. Residents in the area are being warned to remain vigilant of the scam.
Christmas lights switch on dates
It’s nearly that time of year again... Kirklees have announced dates for the Christmas lights switch on in Dewsbury and Batley.
The Dewsbury lights are due to be lit up on November 30, while you can head into Batley to watch the lights being turned on the 26th.
Disruptions on Oldham Road
Issues in Rishworth due to temporary traffic lights this morning. Oldham Road between Godly Lane and Moselden Lane is affected so expect delays.
Single parents "owed millions"
Single parents in West Yorkshire are owed more than £6million in unpaid child maintenance fees, a study has revealed.
Campaign group Gingerbread identified our region as one of the worst for parents owed money to the government’s Child Support Agency (CSA).
The CSA, which has been criticised by struggling single parents, is now doing less to sort unpaid debts and transferring its focus onto Child Maintenance.
Fiona Weir, chief executive of Gingerbread who support single-parent families, said: “The failure of the CSA to collect these millions of pounds of child maintenance means that children are going without and single parents have been left poorer.
“Child poverty in single-parent families is set to double in the next four years, so it’s even more essential that this money is collected.”
Hazardous conditions on the roads
Take care out on the roads this morning - mist on the M62 over Rishworth Moor:
Regional: Man charged with murder following fatal house fire
A man was charged last night with murder and deliberate arson after a house fire in Wakefield killed an eight-year girl and her father.
Daniel Jones, 28, of Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley will appear at Leeds Magistrates today charged with murder and arson with intent in respect of the fire which killed Keira and Andrew Broadhead.
Keira’s mother and older sister survived the fire on Ash Crescent in Stanley.
M62: Possible further delays
More on the M62: Two lanes closed earlier westbound near Lofthouse due to an accident. This is beginning to ease now but watch out for any possible delays if you’re in the area.
M62 traffic
Slow traffic on the M62 eastbound around Chain Bar currently, while there is also slow traffic westbound heading towards Manchester between Milnrow and Simister Island.
Woman stuck in lift for two hours
Fire services said they were called to housing in Moldgreen last night after a woman got stuck in a lift for TWO HOURS.
The fire crew at Huddersfield station were called out at 8.50pm last night after the woman, in her 50s, got stuck in the elevator at a housing building on Stoney Lane. Luckily she was prised out and no damage was done.
Good morning
Morning all. Looks all quiet on the M62 this morning. We’ll let you know if anything comes up!
Welcome to Wednesday's live blog
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