POLICE speed checks have been carried out in Almondbury.

Following complaints from residents, PC 4342 Brian Richardson spent three hours on July 5 monitoring drivers’ speeds on Northgate.

Out of the 87 vehicles that passed through the checks – 18 drivers were warned about their speeding.

And speeds ranged from 26 to 31mph within the 20mph limit.

Huddersfield South Neighbourhood Police Team said they will continue speed checks on the road over the coming weeks.