Teens from Dewsbury and Huddersfield charged after knifepoint robbery in Batley

Two teenagers including one from Dewsbury have been charged after the knifepoint robbery of a deliver driver in Batley.
By Sarah Fitton
Published 24th Apr 2024, 12:12 BST
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Talha Qureshi, aged 19 and of Naylor Court in Dewsbury, was set to appear before the morning session of Leeds Magistrates Court today (Wednesday) charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

A 17-year-old Huddersfield male who cannot be named for legal reasons was also due to appear before the same court charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

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The teens were arrested during an operation carried out in Dewsbury and Huddersfield yesterday by Kirklees District Crime Team officers investigating a knifepoint robbery of a delivery driver on Bromley Street in Hanging Heaton on March 25.

The pair were arrested yesterdayThe pair were arrested yesterday
The pair were arrested yesterday

An 18-year-old man from Huddersfield who was also arrested yesterday has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information that might help with the police’s investigation should call them on 101.