A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life as police continue to investigate a shooting incident in Bradford.

Officers were called to Smith Avenue in Wibsey just after midday on Saturday.

Damage was caused to a door and window of the property.

No one was injured, West Yorkshire Police confirmed.

A 21-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident remains in police custody at this time.

'Patrols will be stepped up'

Detective Inspector Suzanne Hall from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said:  “We understand that any use of firearms will cause concern in the wider community.  

“It cannot be understated how seriously we treat incidents of this nature and specialist officers from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are conducting extensive enquiries.

"We are working with our neighbourhood policing colleagues and patrols will be stepped up to provide reassurance.

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“The people in the house are being safeguarded and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

“I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at that time or who may have video footage/ring doorbell or dash cam of the incident, or circumstances leading up to it, to please come forward.”

"Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online via https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 13240556397.

"Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Full West Yorkshire Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "Detectives investigating a shooting on Smith Avenue in Wibsey on Saturday have made an arrest.

"Officers were called to Smith Avenue at 12.11pm on October 12 to reports that shots were fired from a vehicle towards a house.

"No one was injured.

"Damage was caused to a door and window of the property.

"A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He remains in police custody at this time."