Leeds gang dispute: Five arrests after gun fired

The gun was fired on Pasture Road in Harehills, police said

Five men have been arrested after a gun was fired in a "targeted" incident between rival gangs, police have said.

Officers found evidence of the weapon having been used on Pasture Road, Leeds, at about 18:30 BST on 14 April.

A vehicle linked to the shooting and a gun with ammunition was found in the Hyde Park area shortly after 16:00 BST on Easter Monday.

The five arrested men, all aged in their 20s, remained in custody, according to West Yorkshire Police.

A cordon was in place while searches took place at Back Rosebank Crescent, officers said.

Searches were also taking place at other addresses across Leeds.

Det Ch Insp Helen Steele said: "Inquiries are progressing positively, with the arrests of five suspects and the recovery of a viable firearm and ammunition.

"We believe the incident in Pasture Road was targeted and involved rival criminal groups."