Leeds headlines 5 December: Laser hair removal abuser jailed

Leeds Headlines 5 December 2023.

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00:00 3. Stories in brief and a sexual predator who secretly filmed customers who used his

00:05 laser hair removal business near Leeds has been jailed. Terry James from Dewsbury took

00:11 photos and videos of his victims at his business on Tong Lane between Leeds and Bradford. He's

00:16 been jailed for 17 years.

00:18 Next, police have arrested 24 suspects in a crackdown on shoplifting in Leeds city centre.

00:25 This special operation from West Yorkshire Police targeted retail theft over the festive

00:29 period with stop and searches undertaken. The operation has seen increased patrols

00:34 to deter crime and antisocial behaviour around high footfall areas.

00:38 And finally, hundreds of homes in West Leeds have been left without electricity due to

00:42 a major power cut. Northern Power Grid is facing an unexpected problem with equipment

00:47 in the Farnley area near Pudsey Road. More than 100 homes and businesses in LS13 are

00:52 impacted.

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