Man charged with attempted robbery after woman ‘pushed’ by gang outside Leeds Wingstop

A man has been charged following an attempted robbery near Wingstop in Leeds.

Henry Tyrell, 19, appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Friday morning (May 3) charged with attempted robbery following the incident last month.

CCTV captured the moment a woman was ‘pushed’ by a group of men outside the Wingstop in Boar Lane on Tuesday 23 April. It is believed that she may have been the victim of a robbery.

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It followed another attempted robbery earlier in the day at around 2.30pm, where the suspects tried to steal a jacket from a man in Leeds Square before chasing him down Boar Lane.

West Yorkshire Police previously launched an appeal to trace the victim, who was described as having dark shoulder length, curly hair and red thick-rimmed glasses which appeared to have reflective lenses and was wearing a black top, black leggings and black and red run. sneakers with white soles. She has since been identified.

Mr Tyrell appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on Friday, May 3. He was released on conditional bail and will appear at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday 6 June 2024.

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