Masked gunman shoots four in Huddersfield house

Armed response officers swarmed the property in St Stephen’s Road, Rashcliffe, Huddersfield, after being called to reports of gunfire at around 2.30am.

Inside they found four men aged 18, 24, 25 and 26, who had all suffered shotgun injuries to their legs.

Police said they believed it was an “isolated and targeted attack”.

The 24-year-old, whose injuries were described as serious, was taken to hospital for surgery.

The 25-year-old also went to hospital but has since been released.

He and the other two victims have been arrested and are currently being questioned over the incident in police custody.

The gunman is still at large.

Detective Superintendent Scott Wood, of West Yorkshire Police’s homicide and major enquiry team, said: “It does appears from our early investigations that this was an isolated and targeted attack.

“We believe a masked man entered the property and discharged a shotgun twice before making away.

“It is therefore imperative that we find this individual and anyone else involved.

“I would call on anyone who witnessed the incident or has seen any suspicious behaviour around this address prior, to come forward immediately.

“Neighbourhood Policing Team officers are partrolling the area, speaking to residents about any concerns they may have.”

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.