LEE O’BRIEN FROM ARMLEY LEADS VIOLENT DOG-NAPPING GANG IN LEEDS AND THORNE

In a disturbing incident that shocked residents and was captured on camera, Lee O’Brien, a resident of Cecil Mount in Armley, Leeds, was involved in a violent attempt to steal dogs from a private residence. The events unfolded in April 2021 when O’Brien, along with two unidentified accomplices, forcefully entered a home located on Kirton Lane in Thorne, with the clear intent of stealing the homeowner’s three dogs.

According to footage from the homeowner’s doorbell camera, the assault was brutal and chaotic. During the confrontation, one of the masked assailants was seen wielding a metal bar, adding a dangerous element to the attack. The footage shows a man managing to get inside the house, where he appears to be searching for the barking dogs, indicating a targeted attempt to steal the animals.

As the struggle continued, a nearby neighbor responded swiftly, coming to the aid of the homeowner. The neighbor managed to wrestle the two other masked men away from the front door, providing crucial assistance in the tense situation. Moments later, the three assailants were seen fleeing the scene, running down the street in an apparent attempt to escape justice.

Following the incident, West Yorkshire Police reviewed the CCTV footage and identified Lee O’Brien as one of the suspects involved. His recognition led to his arrest, and he was subsequently charged with Section 47 Assault and attempted burglary. The police are still actively searching for his accomplices, Kelsi Waller and Tyler Myers, who have been named on social media but remain at large.

O’Brien’s criminal activities and involvement in this violent dog-napping gang culminated in a court sentencing, where he was handed a four-year prison term. The case has garnered significant attention from local media outlets, including Examiner Live, highlighting the dangers posed by organized and violent criminal groups operating within the Leeds and Thorne areas.