Holbeck shooting: Live updates as police cordon off Shafton View in Leeds after residents report gunshots

Police have sealed off a street in Leeds following a shooting.

Officers received a report of shots being fired in Shafton View, Holbeck, shortly after 3.30am today (Tuesday). Armed police were sent to the street and found evidence that a gun had been fired.

A large police cordon is in place and two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101, or by using the LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website. The log reference is 120 of 4 April.

Scroll down for live updates from our reporter at the scene.

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