Teenage boy shot in firearms incident in Bradford, West Yorkshire Police say

A teenager has been injured in a shooting in Bradford, police have said.
By Susie Beever
Published 17th May 2021, 15:47 BST
Updated 17th May 2021, 15:48 BST
Rooley Avenue, Bradford. Picture: Google Street ViewRooley Avenue, Bradford. Picture: Google Street View
Rooley Avenue, Bradford. Picture: Google Street View

West Yorkshire Police said detectives were investigating the firearms incident at Mayo Avenue and Rooley Lane in the city which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The 17-year-old was treated for non-life threatening injuries following the shooting, which is thought to be connected to an altercation at a nearby house party earlier in the evening.

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Officers sealed off the road near to the scene on Sunday following the shooting which happened at around 2am.

Detective Chief Inspector Sharron Kaye for the force's Protective Services Crime unit said: “I would urge anyone with information about this incident to contact police.

“We have a number of officers in the area providing a reassuring presence and carrying out investigations."

Anyone with information should contact the force on 101.

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