Man due to appear in court after shotgun fired on Leeds street

A man is due to appear in court today charged over an incident where a shotgun was fired at an address in Leeds.

Christopher Hennigan, 34, of East View, Cross Gates, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence in relation to the incident at an address in Elmet Way, Swarcliffe, on Sunday, June 12.

He is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court this morning, police said.

He was arrested at an address in Little Smeaton, North Yorkshire, on Monday.

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Man due to appear in court after shotgun fired on Leeds street

A 32-year-old woman who was arrested at the time on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation.

A 31-year-old woman who was arrested on Monday in relation to the firearms discharge has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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