A gang of unidentified men 'with weapons' have been on a crime spree in Leeds, according to reports.
A shotgun was fired at a home in Beeston, blowing the front door off its hinges, with reports of arson and criminal damage around the area.
A group of men armed with weapons damaged a house in Bismarck Street, Beeston, and to a car parked nearby in Waverley Garth, at 8.55pm last night (March 1).
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While West Yorkshire Police were called to the scene, officers were told about an incident at another property in Town Street.
Reports again claim a group of men damaged and caused a fire at a house in Town Street at about 11.15pm that night.
It was also established that an incident had occurred at the second address on Monday night where damage had been caused to the front door but had not been reported to police.
When this damage was subsequently examined by officers, it was found to be consistent with a shotgun being discharged.
The incidents are under investigation and scenes are in place around the addresses to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.
Detective Chief Inspector Sharron Kaye, Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Our enquiries remain at an early stage, but we believe these incidents are likely to be linked and to have been targeted attacks.
“We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and to identify and arrest those responsible.
“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of these incidents, particularly the firearm discharge at the address in Town Street on Monday night, or who has any information that could assist the investigation.
“Offences such as these, involving the criminal use of firearms, cannot be tolerated and will always attract the highest level of investigation from specialist detectives.
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“We recognise that incidents of this nature will cause understandable concern in the community and we are liaising with our district colleagues and the local neighbourhood policing team who are increasing their presence in the area to reassure people.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives via 101 quoting Operation Pomona or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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