Armed police and the West Yorkshire Police helicopter were called out to Heckmondwike today after a motorist was threatened with a shotgun.

The victim had his car rammed by another vehicle in White Lee Road before being threatened with the weapon at 10am.

It is believed that the offender then drove off in the direction of Batley and Dewsbury.

No-one was hurt in the incident and the police investigation was continuing today. The victim’s car suffered minor damage, said a spokesman for the West Yorkshire force.