Great Horton: Four arrests made after firearms discharge

ARMED police and a helicopter were used as four arrests were made following a shooting incident in a Bradford suburb.

Police scrambled to a building on Great Horton Road just after 7pm yesterday evening (Wednesday, April 24).

The males - aged 17, 17, 18 and 20 - have been arrested on suspicion of offences including possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply and possession of an offensive weapon.

Police have put up a cordon off Great Horton Road (Image: T&A)

There will be an "increased police presence" in the area while officers conduct their enquiries.

Police have cordoned off a snicket leading from Great Horton Road to Pleasant Street, which runs alongside the Cornerstone Methodist and United Reformed Church building.

Detective Inspector Helen Chapman, of Bradford District CID, said: “In this instance, there is no suggestion that any firearms have been directed at others, but we know that any use of weapons will cause some concern in the wider community. 

“We have four people in custody, and they will be interviewed in due course. 

“Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while we conduct enquiries into this incident.” 

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force: "Four people have been arrested following reports of a firearms discharge in the Great Horton area of Bradford. 
 
"Police were called at 7:11pm to a report that a firearm had been discharged at a building on Great Horton Road, Bradford.  
 
"Officers attended the scene and following enquiries, including the use of a police helicopter, four males were arrested in the vicinity and taken into custody.  
 
"The males, aged 17, 17, 18 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of offences including possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply and possession of an offensive weapon.  
 
"No injuries have been reported and at this time enquiries are ongoing in relation to any damage caused."

Anyone who witnessed any of this incident or saw anyone behaving suspiciously in the area is asked to contact Bradford District CID via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13240219823.