Police arrest teen in Leeds after shooting at football pitch in West Yorkshire
Teenager arrested in Leeds city centre after a shooting at a football pitch last month.
Armed police swooped to arrest a teenager in Leeds as part of an investigation into a shooting at a football pitch in West Yorkshire.
The dramatic arrest took place in The Headrow yesterday (April 14) afternoon. Officers remained at the scene into the evening.
A man, 19, from Huddersfield was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. It comes as part of an investigation into a shooting at a football pitch off Spaines Road, Birkby, on Wednesday, April 8.
The teenager remains in custody, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed.
A spokesperson for the force added: “Police investigating the shooting of a teenager in Huddersfield have made an arrest as enquires continue.
“A 19-year-old teenage boy from Huddersfield was arrested last night (April 14) in Leeds city centre by officers investigating a firearms discharge on a football pitch off Spaines Road, Birkby, on Wednesday, April 8.
“The teenager was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and remains in police custody.”
The spokesperson continued: “The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, ( HMET) is continuing to progress multiple lines of enquiry in relation to the shooting which left a 17-year-old victim with a non life threatening leg injury.
“It also continues to appeal for witnesses to the firearms discharge which took place near to the ‘pavilion’ on the Woodlanders FC Football pitches between 8.30pm and 9pm on Aprl 8.”
Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260198449.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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