Hunt after firearm discharged at trading estate

Police say extra patrols are being launched to improve public safety

A firearm was discharged in a trading estate prompting an investigation and search by police.

Officers were called to the Lufton Trading Estate in Yeovil, Somerset, at 12:45pm (BST) on Wednesday.

Nobody was injured in the incident and police have recovered the vehicle that police say the weapon was fired from and later used by the suspects to flee.

"We know the news of this incident is likely to cause concern, but we'd like to reassure everyone we have not found any information to suggest there is a wider risk to the general public," said Insp Roseanna Green from Avon and Somerset Police said.

"Officers remain at the scene today carrying out vital work as part of this investigation," she added.

"To make sure we are there for the community, extra patrols are planned in the area.

"Anyone with concerns is urged to speak to those officers who will be happy to stop, listen and support where possible."

Searches of the area were conducted by police firearm officers with support from a National Police Air Service helicopter.