Two Charged Following Assault in Wakefield City Centre

*Monday, 17 March, 2025*

Two men have been charged following an incident in Wakefield city centre on Friday night (14 March) which resulted in increased stop and search powers being put in place.

Mirko Bakir, aged 32, from Wakefield, and Harda Azeez, aged 31, from Royston, Barnsley, have both been charged with S18 wounding with intent. Harda Azeez has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

They were remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court this morning (Monday, 17 March).

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