At 15:25 on Sunday, armed officers were deployed to Elmet Way, Swarcliffe, following reports of gunfire. Police confirmed that damage had been done to a window of the property that was in line with the firing of a shotgun. No one was injured. There is a scene to undergo a forensic examination and special investigations and investigations are underway into the incident, led by the West Yorkshire Police Homicide and the Major Examination Team. As part of the ongoing investigation into the incident, armed officers searched for an address on Rosgill Drive shortly before 8 p.m. Senior Chief Investigator Detective Emma Winfield said: “The criminal use of firearms is something we will always take very seriously and we are conducting extensive investigations to determine the full circumstances and to identify and apprehend those responsible. “We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information that could help the investigation. “We believe that an incident of this nature will cause understandable concern in the community and we will continue to communicate with our colleagues in the Leeds area, who will maintain an increased presence in the area to reassure people.” Anyone with information is kindly requested to contact HMET at 101 on 13220316884 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
