Four people, including two teens, arrested in Manchester after drive-by shooting
Four men have been arrested in Manchester following a horror drive-by shooting.
West Yorkshire Police detectives investigating a shooting in which three men in Huddersfield were injured have now made multiple arrests. West Yorkshire Police said in a statement shared today that four men were arrested and remain in custody.
"The males, aged 19, 18 , 20 and 21 were all arrested yesterday from the Greater Manchester area," the release said. "The 19 and 18-year-old were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder while the other two males were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences."
Three men who were injured in the incident all continue to recover. I comes after detectives thanked people who came forward with information.
In a July 29 statement, Detective Chief inspector James Entwistle who is leading the enquiry, said: 'I want to thank residents who have contacted us with information so far. We have had a strong response from communities who we know absolutely don't want to see exceptionally serious offending near their homes.
'I also want to reassure residents that we are continuing to follow a number of lines of enquiry and have recovered the vehicle believed to have been used in the incident. We remain determined to bring to justice those who are responsible. 'We also want to encourage anyone who can assist us investigate this very serious offence who has not come forwards as yet, for whatever reason, to please do so.'
Anyone who has information about the incident, which took place at about 3pm on 22 July, is asked to speak with the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing Operation Pikemont.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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