This is when armed police will carry out gunfire and mock explosions training in West Yorkshire - full schedule
Explosions and gunfire are expected in West Yorkshire over the next two months as armed police carry out essential training.
Officers in Wakefield will begin the essential firearms and tactical vehicle training today, with police warning the public to 'not be alarmed'.
The training exercises will be held near Carr Gate garden centre, on Bradford Road, and in the car park at Springmill golf course in Ossett.
The public may spot officers carrying firearms, West Yorkshire Police said.
However, the police confirmed rounds will be blank.
Mock explosions and gunfire may also be heard.
West Yorkshire Police have told the public to expect the training exercises between 1pm and 11pm on the following dates:
- Thursday September 3
- Thursday September 17
- Thursday September 24
- Thursday October 1
- Thursday October 15
- Thursday October 29
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