A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with firearms offences as part of an investigation into a shooting incident in Leeds.
Caleb Masiyina, 21, of Woodhouse, Leeds, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court today charged with possession of a Section 5 firearm and possession of ammunition in Rillbank Lane, Hyde Park, on April 18.
It follows his arrest, along with four other men, by detectives investigating a disturbance where a gun was fired in Pasture Road, Harehills, on Thursday, April 14.
The men were arrested after officers stopped a car in Back Rosebank Crescent, Hyde Park, on Monday. A handgun and ammunition were recovered nearby.
The four other men have been released on bail, with one recalled to prison.
Detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to carry out enquiries into the incident.
Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact detectives via 101 quoting Operation Fademen reference 13220201928 or online via westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
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