Shots fired at house in Longroyd Crescent in Beeston

Police have confirmed that a gun was fired at a house on Longroyd Crescent, Beeston.
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It happened at about 11pm on Tuesday, November 3.

The front of the house was damaged.

No one was injured.

The police scene in Longroyd Crescent, Beeston.The police scene in Longroyd Crescent, Beeston.
The police scene in Longroyd Crescent, Beeston.

It was not reported to the police at the time.

Two days later, at 4.45pm on Thursday, November 5 it was reported to the police.

Firearms officers attended the scene and confirmed the damage was consistent with a gunshot.

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Detective Chief Inspector Fiona Gaffney, of West Yorkshire Police Firearms Investigation and Prevent Team, said: “The criminal use of firearms on our streets is always something we treat extremely seriously, and we have specialist detectives carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident to identify those responsible.

The police scene in Longroyd Crescent, Beeston.The police scene in Longroyd Crescent, Beeston.
The police scene in Longroyd Crescent, Beeston.

“Although our enquiries are still at a relatively early stage, we believe this has been a targeted attack on the property.

“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed anything at the time on Tuesday night.

“We recognise that an incident such as this will cause understandable concern in the community and we are working closely with our colleagues at Leeds District to provide suitable reassurance.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Firearms Investigation and Prevent Team via 101 quoting reference 13200555059 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555.

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