CCTV images released in drive-by shooting inquiry

A black Nissan Juke with red wing mirrors drives towards the camera. There is a man in the driver's seat with the window partially down. Image source, West Yorkshire Police
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Police want to trace a black Nissan Juke used in the shooting

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CCTV images have been released of car a detectives want to trace following a drive-by shooting at a garage which left three men injured.

The suspects opened fire from a Nissan Juke as it passed S Auto's garage in Bulay Road, Huddersfield, on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said the car, which was black with red wing mirrors and damage to its bonnet and sides, was travelling on false registration plates.

A man, aged 20 suffered injuries to his arm and stomach in the attack while a 30-year-old received a foot injury and a third man, aged 36, was hit in the knee.

Det Ch Insp James Entwistle, who is leading the investigation, said officers were working to understand the motive behind the attack and "every possible resource needed" was being used in the area.

"This exceptionally dangerous act could quite easily have resulted in far worse consequences, and I want to reassure residents a full investigation is underway," he said.

A CCTV image of a black Nissan Juke with red wing mirrors driving along a street.Image source, West Yorkshire Police
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The car is described as black with red wing mirrors and had damage to the bonnet and side

Police said the car turned left from Nelson Street onto Bulay Road just before the shooting, and then made off, turning right onto Springdale Road and then Manchester Road.

Mr Entwistle appealed for anyone who had footage of the car in or around Bulay Road or Manchester Road to come forward.

Police said communities would continue to see a large police presence in the area and extra uniformed patrols.

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