Police hunting Brighouse man who smuggled items into Leeds prison

Police in Leeds are trying to find a Brighouse man wanted for alleged offences in West Yorkshire including smuggling items into a prison.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Aug 2018, 14:19 BST
Updated 29th Aug 2018, 14:26 BST
Police are searching for Anton Lee CopperwaitePolice are searching for Anton Lee Copperwaite
Police are searching for Anton Lee Copperwaite

Anton Lee Copperwaite, 25, is wanted for a number of alleged offences, including conveying prohibited items into HMP Leeds.

His last known address is in Brighouse but officers say he appears to have moved on.

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Mr Copperwaite is also wanted for an alleged serious assault, possession of an offensive weapon in Huddersfield and a theft of motor vehicle in Dewsbury.

CRIME NEWS: Drug addict raiders steal more than £5000 worth of stock from Harveys of HalifaxAnyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Leeds District CID via 101, quoting crime reference 13180134253, or by using the Live Chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

Details can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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