Man Charged Following Series of Hoax Calls to West Yorkshire Police

*Monday, 9 December, 2024*

A Pontefract man has been charged with making a series of hoax calls to West Yorkshire Police reporting firearms discharges and bomb threats.

Thomas Cannon, aged 25, of Drawbridge Close, Pontefract, has been charged with intentionally/recklessly causing a public nuisance.

The charge relates to multiple calls made to West Yorkshire Police between 3 and 6 December.  

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court today (Monday, 9 December). 

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