'Violent' Brighouse burglaries sparks urgent community meeting

A crime awareness and prevention drop-in session has been arranged after residents and councillors expressed concern about the violent nature of several recent burglaries in Brighouse.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Jan 2019, 10:24 BST

Updated 17th Jan 2019, 05:38 BST

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Councillors have called for a meeting after a spate of burglaries in Brighouse

Although the number of burglaries in the Brighouse, Rastrick and Hipperholme areas has reduced following a spike 18 months ago, the excessive violence which has been used in several burglaries and attempted break-ins in the area has worried the local community according to ward councillors

Masked gang assault couple during terrifying house burglary in Brighouse

"However, it is still important that homeowners take every possible step to keep their home and their possessions safe. This session run by our local Police will offer practical advice and guidance and will hopefully help to reassure local people."

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