Man arrested and Dewsbury homes searched in firearms operation

Armed police conducted armed raids on several properties in Dewsbury and its surrounding areas on Saturday.

Witnesses on Chickenley Lane reported a strong police presence and forced entry into a property at around 3am.

Police cordons were in place at properties in Dewsbury this weekend.placeholder image
Police cordons were in place at properties in Dewsbury this weekend.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers were conducting arrest warrants in the Dewsbury area in the early hours of Saturday morning (13 October).

"A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm at an address in Tingley.

"Police cordons remained in place at properties in Dewsbury while they were searched by police officers."

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