In a tragic event that has shocked the local community, a delivery driver tragically lost his life while attempting to thwart a van theft in Leeds. Police reports indicate that the incident occurred on Heights Drive in Wortley just before 19:00 BST on Tuesday, where the victim was discovered seriously injured and later succumbed to his injuries.

According to West Yorkshire Police, the delivery driver, who was in his 40s, had returned to his Ford Transit after completing a parcel delivery nearby. Witnesses reported that as the thief sped away with the van, the courier was still partially inside the passenger door, leading to a collision with two parked vehicles on Heights Drive.

Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle expressed the gravity of the incident, describing it as a shocking occurrence where an individual was killed while fulfilling his duties as a delivery driver. The investigation is in its early stages, and authorities are conducting extensive inquiries to determine the details surrounding the incident and identify the individual responsible.

In a statement, Amazon confirmed that the driver was contracted to deliver parcels for the company and conveyed their deepest sympathies to the family and colleagues of the victim. Local residents expressed their disbelief at the event, noting the typically quiet nature of their community and their concern over the disturbing incident.