A police chief has warned the net is closing in on troublemakers involved in a spate of violent attacks across Brad-ford this summer.

And he urged members of the public to aid the ongoing investigation into a series of shootings, violent disturbances, assaults and abductions, by coming forward with more information.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Max Maclean, said dozens of officers were still working on the inquiry.

He said: "We're looking at ten serious incidents - four of which involved guns being discharged and in the remainder guns being seen.

"There have already been in excess of 30 arrests made. I believe we have got to the heart of the two rival gangs involved and still more arrests are intended. We've already arrested people in London and Hull."

A fourth man appeared before magistrates yesterday in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 16-year-old youth six weeks ago. Badar Shah, 22, of Moulson Court, West Bowling, Bradford, is charged with kidnapping, violent disorder and causing actual bodily harm to Osman Sharif.

Meanwhile, a 17-year-old Bradford youth, already charged in connection with an assault, was arrested in Hull on Wednesday and charged with attempted kidnapping.

And a 22-year-old West Bowling man is being questioned in connection with an incident in Legrams Lane on July 28.

The Dudley Hill incident room can be reached on (01274) 373112 or 0845 6060606.

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