Woman Robbed at Knifepoint by Masked Gang in Leeds Driveway

A woman has been left shaken after being targeted in a violent knifepoint robbery in Leeds. The victim was confronted by a group of masked offenders immediately after parking her vehicle in a residential driveway, sparking a search for the perpetrators.

The incident occurred on the evening of December 31, 2025, as the woman pulled her car onto her driveway. Before she could exit, a group of masked individuals approached the vehicle. One of the suspects produced a knife, threatening the victim and demanding her personal property and the vehicle keys. After obtaining the items, the suspects fled the scene, leaving the victim unharmed but deeply distressed.

West Yorkshire Police have launched a full investigation into the incident, with local patrols increased to reassure community members. Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, noticed suspicious individuals or vehicles in the neighborhood, or captured footage on smart doorbells or home CCTV systems around the time of the robbery to contact them immediately.