Arrest after Huddersfield gun incident

A man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a gun was fired in an incident in Huddersfield in the early hours of this morning.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Oct 2014, 12:59 BST

Police said nobody was injured in the incident which happened at 1.38am today on Springbank Road, Huddersfield and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers said a gun was fired through a window of the property. A man, aged 25, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, in Leeds this afternoon.

Det Supt Simon Atkinson of West Yorkshire Police’s Protective Services (Crime) department, said: “Inquiries are continuing into the incident and I would appeal to anyone with any information to come forward. This was an isolated incident and local neighbourhood officers are stepping up patrols in the area to offer a reassuring presence to local residents.

“No one was injured during the incident.”

Any witnesses are asked to contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.