Wednesday, 25 July, 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of males fighting on Savile Park Street, Halifax, last night.

A number of reports were received shortly after 9:40pm, which included reports of a firearm being discharged.

A scene is currently in place in the area as officers establish exactly what happened.

Four adult males have been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Inspector James Graham of Halifax Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Detectives are in the process of piecing together the events that led to last night’s disorder and we have stepped up our patrols in the area. 

“It’s understandable that people are concerned as this kind of behaviour is simply unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 

“I would urge people to come forward with information about what happened to help us with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information or CCTV footage of the incident is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting reference 13230414551.

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