A Leeds drug dealer who targeted rough sleepers and people begging in Leeds has been given a five-year ban from the city centre and a four-year imprisonment. Dylan Bleasby was linked to the street-level supply of crack cocaine and heroin which contributes to wider issues in the city centre, including robberies, thefts from shops and anti-social behaviour.
Bleasby, 21, of Elmete Way, Roundhay, was arrested by officers in Church Walk on September 2 this year following reports of suspected drug dealing in Penny Pocket Park. He was found in possession of 60 wraps and crack and heroin with £440.
He was on bail over the incident and arrested again in King Charles Street on September 6 following a number of reports he was dealing to the homeless community. Bleasby was found with £400 cash, cannabis and a ‘burner’ phone, which was downloaded and contained a number of drug-related text messages.
