Holbeck shooting: Live updates as police cordon off Shafton View in Leeds after residents report gunshots
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Officers received a report of shots being fired in Shafton View, Holbeck, shortly after 3.30am today (Tuesday). Armed police were sent to the street and found evidence that a gun had been fired.
A large police cordon is in place and two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101, or by using the LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website. The log reference is 120 of 4 April.
Scroll down for live updates from our reporter at the scene.
Live updates as armed police sent to Leeds street after residents report gunshots
Police launch investigation after shooting in Leeds
Police have sealed off a street in Leeds following a shooting.
Officers received a report of shots being fired in Shafton View, Holbeck, shortly after 3.30am today (Tuesday). Armed police were sent to the street and found evidence that a gun had been fired.
A large police cordon is in place and two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A police spokersperson said: “Armed officers were deployed to the scene and found evidence of a firearms discharge. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody at this time.
“Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information or footage which may assist this investigation is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101, or by using the LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
“The log reference is 120 of 4 April.
“Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.”
The location of the shooting
The shooting took place in Shafton View, Holbeck, close to Holbeck Moor Park.
Our reporter Tom Coates is on his way to the scene and will bring live updates on this breaking incident.
First pictures from the scene
A large police cordon is in place covering Shafton View and the surrounding streets, as police investigate a shooting in the early hours of the morning.
Live report from Shafton View
Our reporter Tom Coates was live from the police cordon on Shafton View, Holbeck.
Everything we know so far
Two men have been arrested following a shooting in Leeds. Armed officers were deployed to Shafton View, Holbeck, in the early hours of this morning following reports of gunshots. Police have launched an investigation and have sealed off Shafton View and surrounding streets as work takes place, as pictures show officers guarding the cordon.