DETECTIVES investigating a murder in Huddersfield have made more arrests in connection with the case.

Jamal Nedd, 26, died as a result of what detectives believe was a targeted shooting on Ripon Avenue, Fartown, at about 9.09pm on 19 December.

A 35-year-old Huddersfield man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 30 December, as enquiries continue.

Two women and a man were also arrested along with the 35-year-old, and are being held in custody on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The latest arrests follow the previous arrest of six men for murder, and the arrest of a 24-year-old woman for assisting an offender.

The six men were released on bail pending continuing enquiries, and the woman was released under investigation.

Officers continue to appeal for information and witnesses, and anyone who can assist the enquiry is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101, or use the contact us options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus, quoting crime reference 13200634445.

Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.