POLICE are appealing for information after two men rushed to hospital following a firearms discharge in Bradford.

West Yorkshire Police was called to Farleton Drive, in Fagley at 5.10pm today.

They found two men there who had injuries to their bodies that were consistent with a firearms being discharged.

Both were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries.

A masked male dressed in black was seen running off towards the Fagley area following the shooting.

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating the firearms discharge and would like to speak to anyone who saw, or has information, about the incident.

DCI Alan Weekes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET), who is leading the investigation, said: “Firearms offences are treated exceptionally seriously in West Yorkshire and we are conducting a full investigation into this incident which we believe was a targeted attack on both victims.

“Local Neighbourhood policing officers are conducting reassurance patrols in the area and enquiries remain ongoing at the scene.

“I am appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to anyone who saw a masked male dressed in black either approach or flee the Farleton Drive area, heading towards Fagley, just after the shooting."

Anyone who has any information, or footage, that could assist with the investigation should contact the HMET on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote log number 1346 of July 7.