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Leeds news LIVE: ‘Yorkshire variant’ of Covid detected
‘Yorkshire variant’ of Covid detected
Public Health England has said it is investigating another new Covid variant after 49 cases were identified, mostly in Yorkshire and the Humber region.
So far, there is no evidence that it causes more severe disease or renders the vaccines less effective.
It comes as cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus in the UK rose by more than 2,000 in the space of a week, according to official figures.
Public Health England (PHE) said the latest weekly data showed there were 3,424 cases of the B1617.2 mutation – an increase of 2,111 on the previous week.
While most cases were concentrated in the North West – particularly Bolton – and London, PHE said it was seeing “clusters of cases” across the country.
Dr Meera Chand, the Covid-19 incident director at PHE, said it was essential people in the worst-affected areas who had yet to receive their second dose of the vaccine came forward as soon as it was offered.
“This is vitally important in the light of our current assessment that (B1617.2) has grown rapidly in England and may be highly transmissible,” she said.
“PHE will continue to monitor all variants closely, paying particular attention to the impact on hospitalisations and deaths which will help us to understand the protective effects of the vaccine.”
Stabbing suspect held in custody
A 17-year-old boy remains in custody today after being arrested by armed police responding to a reported stabbing.
Details have been released this afternoon about the attack on a 14-year-old boy, who suffered minor injuries.
West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Harehills Park at 6.30pm yesterday.
Forensic work has been taking place at Harehills Park and Harehills Cemetery as the investigation continues.
Read the full story here: Armed police arrest teenager near Harehills Park
‘Truly devious’ attempt to frame innocent man over terrorist murder of PC Keith Palmer
A man who tried to frame his landlady’s partner for inciting the terrorist murder of PC Keith Palmer in revenge over a faulty boiler has been jailed for more than three years.
Gerald Banyard, 67, sent two packages to police in the aftermath of the March 22 2017 Westminster attack suggesting Ian Anderson-Boles had links with terrorist Khalid Masood.
Judge Christopher Hehir today jailed Banyard, who admitted a breach of bail offence. He told him: “You are a truly devious and manipulative man,” he said.
Read the full story: Jail for ‘devious’ Gerald Banyard who tried to frame innocent man