Leeds Rob Burrow MND Centre Increases Security After Multiple Thefts

The construction site of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds has experienced two recent incidents of theft and damage, prompting the NHS trust to implement extra security measures and work closely with West Yorkshire Police. The centre, named after the Leeds rugby league legend who died from MND in 2024, aims to provide a calm and peaceful environment for patients and their families and remains on track for completion and opening in summer 2025. Despite the setbacks, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has expressed disappointment over the criminal activity and affirmed their commitment to prosecuting those responsible. Meanwhile, a separate security enhancement was approved for Jake Staples' property in Outwell, where a new two-metre-high wooden fence and metal gate will be installed following multiple thefts and unauthorized vehicle parking, aiming to protect the property and livestock. Both cases highlight ongoing concerns about property security and proactive measures taken to prevent further incidents.