A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a gun was fired during an incident in Barnsley in which a man was reportedly threatened.

Police have launched an investigation after a firearm was discharged during an incident in Barnsley.

South Yorkshire Police received reports of shots being fired on Smithies Lane at 10.08pm on Saturday (Aug 29).

It was reported that a man had been threatened and a firearm discharged.

No one was injured.

Officers attended the scene and found evidence consistent with a firearms discharge.

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Initial enquiries subsequently led officers to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, where a 39-year-old man was arrested.

He was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and remained in police custody at the time of the latest update.

Specialist detectives and officers are continuing to investigate the incident and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Joanne Chambers said: "When a gun is fired the consequences can be devastating. Thankfully no one was injured as a result of this incident, but next time this might not be the case.

"Our communities should not be put at risk because of the reckless actions of those willing to pull a trigger and place innocent lives in potential danger. In South Yorkshire we have felt the destructive aftermath gun crime brings and we remain committed as ever to tackle this problem.

"We have a team of specialist detectives and officers investigating this discharge which has led to us making an arrest in the early hours of this morning. But we need your help too.

"If you know anything about this incident please get in touch. No matter how small or insignificant you might think your information is, it could prove to be crucial to our investigation."