Threats at knifepoint by robbers near woodland

A MAN accused of getting behind the wheel while twice over the legal limit faces arrest.

James Ryan, of Bank View in Earlsheaton, had been due at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

He faces charges of driving whilst over the prescribed limit, using a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance.

The alleged offences occurred at Healds Road in Dewsbury on July 2. The 46-year-old allegedly drove with 71 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes.

Magistrates were told that Ryan’s case was adjourned previously due to his treatment at a mental health unit. Ryan, of Bank View in Earlsheaton, had been told to provide medical evidence explaining his absence. But he failed to show up for the hearing and a warrant without bail was issued. THREE teenagers were robbed at knifepoint near popular woodland between Greenhead and Paddock.

The “extremely frightening” robbery happened on Tuesday night when the three 19-yearold youths were approached by two thugs – one who looked as young as 14 – on Gledholt Bank near TP Woods.

The robbers threatened them and demanded they hand over their money and phones, before fleeing the scene in the direction of Heaton Gardens in Paddock.

The first suspect is described as white, tanned and looking around 14 to 16-years-old. He was 5ft 8in tall and of slim build, wearing a black puffer jacket and dark tracksuit bottoms.

The second suspect is described as white, 5ft 5in, also of slim build. He was wearing a navy blue T-shirt and dark jeans with a belt.

Det Con Abbas Hussain, of Kirklees CID, said: “This was an extremely frightening incident for the victims involved and our enquiries are ongoing to trace the suspects.

“I would appeal for anyone who has any information or anyone who saw two males matching the descriptions to get in touch with police.

“I would also appeal for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time of the robbery, to contact officers.”

Contact police via 101 quoting crime reference 13170341889.