Man arrested over Birkby shooting

Wednesday, 29 August 2018 16:00

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Kirklees.

Officers were called at around 10.35pm on 23 August to a takeaway on St John’s Road, Birkby to reports of shots being fired at the premise.

Staff and customers were in the shop at the time. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment for a minor injury caused by broken glass.

A 21-year-old male has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who saw a blue Seat Leon driving in the area at the time of the incident to come forward with any information.

Detective Inspector Andy Farrell, of the Force Firearms Prevent Team, said: “We are still exploring the wider circumstances surrounding the incident and we are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to contact officers.

“We believe this was a targeted attack involving parties known to each other, and thankfully no one was more seriously injured in this incident.

“The criminal use of firearms on our streets is something we will always take extremely seriously and we have specialist officers and firearms officers continuing to carry out extensive enquiries.

“I would urge anyone who has any information on the incident to contact police on 101. I would especially like to hear from anyone who witnessed a blue Seat Leon driving in the area at the time of the incident.

“Neighbourhood patrols continue to be carried out in the area to offer extra reassurance to the community.”

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