“Drug wars” have been terrorising a Leeds suburb where knife crime is rife among children, according to residents who say it has been affecting their “mental health”.
Residents say they are faced with the harrowing reality of drug-related violence in Armley. The west Leeds neighbourhood was the residential area with the highest crime rates in Leeds in 2022, falling only behind the city centre.
The dire consequences ripple through families, instilling fear and concern among parents and residents who yearn for safety and security. West Yorkshire Police said it's "firmly committed" to do everything it can to support and reassure the community, with a number of "proactive initiatives" in place to reduce knife crime involving young people
