West Yorkshire Police have issued 43 photographs of people they wish to speak to in connection with a series of reported offences in Leeds, the force confirmed on Monday. Members of the public are being asked to help identify those pictured but are warned not to approach them directly.
Scope of the appeal
The images relate to ongoing investigations into a range of alleged incidents across Leeds, including theft from shops, assault, robbery and affray. The force says individuals shown may be either potential suspects or witnesses.
- Police emphasise the gallery is part of active enquiries and individuals are sought for questioning.
- Members of the public are asked to report information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, rather than approaching anyone pictured.
- Examples of the incidents include offences reported between May and July 2026 in areas of Leeds.
Examples of incidents listed
The force provided reference entries for a number of the cases linked to images in the gallery. They include:
| Offence type | Area | Reported date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from shop | Leeds City | 09/06/2026 | LD1902 |
| Assault | Leeds City | 14/07/2026 | LD1903 / LD1904 |
| Affray | Leeds City | 01/05/2026 | LD1882 |
"Do you recognise anyone?"
The appeal stresses that the photographs should be used only to assist inquiries and that any relevant information should be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, which allows for anonymous reporting. The force did not provide further personal details about those pictured in the public release.
Police advice and next steps
West Yorkshire Police asked the public not to confront or approach people pictured in the gallery, citing safety concerns and the potential to compromise enquiries. Information supplied via Crimestoppers will be evaluated by investigators and may assist in tracing individuals for interview or as part of evidence-gathering.
At this stage, those featured in the photographs have not been presented in court and remain presumed innocent of any allegations. The force's appeal is framed as part of routine investigative work to locate people who may be able to assist ongoing investigations.
Further updates are expected as enquiries progress. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote the relevant reference numbers where available.
