Man arrested after Huddersfield shooting
A man in his 50s was shot in the leg in the Wasp Nest Road area yesterday
Last updated 29th Oct 2024
Police investigating a shooting in Huddersfield yesterday have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder.
The 33 year old was taken into custody this morning, following an attack on Wasp Nest Road at around 9am yesterday.
A man in his 50s suffered a leg injury, after a man got out of a grey car and fired a gun into the street.
The victim has since been discharged from hospital.
DCI James Entwistle, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “A number of active enquiries remain ongoing into this incident and we now have a man under arrest in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
“I want to thank those persons who have spoken with us so far and reiterate that we are still appealing for witnesses.
“Anyone who saw or has footage of the shooting who we have not spoken with is asked to contact us at HMET on101 referencing police crime number 13240586880.
“Information can also be given online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”