Alfie Leahy, 21, and Connor Broadbent, 26, were sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on Monday 9 November 2026.[1][2] Both had pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court on 20 August 2026.[1][2] The pair was jailed for a combined total of more than eight years.[1][3]

West Yorkshire Police officers executed warrants at two separate addresses in the Holmewood area just after 5am on 17 July 2026.[4] At the Dawson Street address they found a significant quantity of cocaine, cash, gold jewellery and vehicles.[4][2] At Grayswood Crescent officers recovered cannabis, a baton and a replica firearm.[4][3][2] Drug paraphernalia, knives and several mobile phones were found at both addresses.[1][2] Police estimated the total street value of the drugs at more than £22,000.[1][3][2]

Leahy, of Dawson Street, Bradford, was sentenced to five years for two counts of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and two counts of being concerned in the supply of heroin.[1][2] He was also sentenced for possession with intent to supply cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin.[1][2] Broadbent, of Wycombe Green, Bradford, received three years and four months for possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property.[1][3][2]

Sergeant Charlie Smallwood, of Bradford District, said the sentences should serve as a warning to others who aim to profit from criminality.[1][3][2] He said drug dealing blights communities and is a direct cause of violent crime and county lines offending.[1][2]