Police: Halifax man arrested after being found 'sleeping' through police use battering ram on his door

Officers from the Halifax Neighbourhood Policing Team said they had been knocking repeatedly and loudly on the man’s door in Mixenden yesterday (Saturday) but got no answer.

They resorted to using that is often called by police as the “big red key” – a specially-designed battering ram – to get inside.

They said they found the man ‘sleeping’ on his sofa, who claimed he had not heard officers.

He was wanted on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions and was arrested.

Yesterday also saw the same team arrest a different man wanted a man on suspicion of wounding.

Anyone with concerns about crime in their area can call police via 101 or use the live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.