Man charged over burglary and robbery offences in Horsforth

By Jill Stocks

A man charged in relation to burglary and robbery offences in Horsforth has been remanded in custody.

Thomas Wilson appeared before magistrates yesterday (Monday, 8 July) after being charged with burglary at two premises on Friday, 4 July on New Road Side and Victoria Crescent.

He is also charged with robbery relating to a commercial premises on Town Street on Wednesday, 2 July. 

He was remanded in custody pending his next appearance at Leeds Magistrates on Monday, 4 August.

Wilson received a two-week prison sentence after admitting to another theft from shop offence. 

Head of Leeds North West Neighbourhood Policing Team, Inspector Carl Robinson, said: “We continue to work closely with local businesses to tackle crime in Horsforth and understand the impact offending of this crime type has on them.

“These are issues that we have had an increased focus on for a number of years and are part of our long-term problem-solving approach.

“We remain fully committed to working alongside our partner agencies to ensure that Horsforth is a safe place for people to live.”