Clayton Court flats incident: Police seal off Leeds woods after gun and ammunition found

A gun and ammunition have been discovered in woods in Leeds.
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Police have sealed off an area of woodland behind Clayton Court flats, West Park, after they received reports that a gun had been found 6.50pm on Wednesday.

Officers seized what they believe is a modified blank-firing pistol as well as ammunition.

An investigation is ongoing.

Clayton Court flats, West Park (Photo: Google)Clayton Court flats, West Park (Photo: Google)
Clayton Court flats, West Park (Photo: Google)
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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "At 6.50pm yesterday, police were called to a report of a firearm having been found in woods behind Clayton Court flats in West Park, Leeds.

"Officers attended and recovered what appeared to be a modified blank-firing pistol and ammunition.

"A scene is in place in the woods to undergo searches, and enquiries are ongoing."

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