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Friday 19 January, 2024 Police are appealing for witnesses after a firearm was discharged at a house in South Elmsall.  
Wednesday, 20 March, 2024Four people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the Seacroft area of Leeds yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, 19 March).  Police were called at 5:24pm to reports of ongoing disorder on Kentmere Approach, Seacroft.  
Firearms Licensing - The primary objectives of the West Yorkshire Police Firearms Licensing department are to; Protect public safety by preventing foreseeable or avoidable harm, Deliver an efficient licensing process that is proportionate, rigorous, cost effective, fair and timely and Provide a fair and transparent service to the public.
Friday, 22 March, 2024Detectives are investigating after a violent altercation and collision in Leeds city centre last night (Thursday, 22 March).The A61 Regent Street remains closed in both directions from Skinner Lane to Byron Street following the incident.
"West Yorkshire Community Alert" enables members of the public to keep in touch with local police updates. Public registration is free and people can choose to receive news and appeals, local crime information and/or prevention advice direct via email, text or voice message.
Friday, 11 August 2023  Two men have been jailed for more than 20 years after a gun was fired inside a house in Leeds during an argument which resulted in a neighbouring property’s window being smashed.
'Get a Crime Update' (formerly known as Local Crime Tracker) is an online service provided by West Yorkshire Police that allows you to quickly and easily check the status of a previously reported crime - it allows you to keep updated with the status of your crime, view details of the officer in the case and contact the officer if you require an update.
Three firearms ranges will allow live fire training and exercises supported by the latest technology.
Wednesday, 27 March, 2024Two people have been charged following a violent altercation in Leeds city centre last week.  
Tuesday 23 January 2024 A Huddersfield man has been jailed after admitting his role in a 2018 shooting in which the wrong victim was targeted by mistake. 
Friday, January 19, 2024 Olivia has been found safe and well. Thanks for sharing our appeals.  
Saturday 13 January 2024 Ianprith Mattu whas been found safe and well.  Thank you to those who shared our appeal.
The West Yorkshire Police Firearms, Shot Guns and Explosives Licensing Unit is based at Police Headquarters in Wakefield and is responsible for managing all aspects of the licensing of firearms and explosives including the issue of certificates, gun clubs, firearms dealers and permits within the West Yorkshire Police area.