Shots fired at Batley home in a 'targeted attack' police say

Police are treating shots fired at a home in Batley as a "targeted attack."
By Alexandra Wood
Published 11th Feb 2019, 14:29 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2019, 16:18 BST
Chapel Fold, BatleyChapel Fold, Batley
Chapel Fold, Batley

Armed officers were called in after the incident at a house in Chapel Fold around 11.17pm on Sunday night.

Police said today they found damage "consistent with a firearms discharge."

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There are no reports of any injuries and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Mark Catney, of Kirklees CID, said: “Thankfully no one was seriously injured or even worse in this incident, but any firearms discharge is clearly very concerning.

“We are treating this as a targeted attack and enquiries are ongoing to trace those involved.

“There will be extra officers patrolling the area to provide reassurance to the community.

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“We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened or anyone who has information, and I would remind the public that information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.