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Cross Flatts Beeston: Police launch investigation after suspected shooting in Leeds park leave one injured

By Dennis Morton, Charles Gray
Published 4th Jan 2024, 12:50 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2024, 14:33 BST
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Police were called to a suspected shooting in Beeston late on Wednesday (January 3).

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a 27-year-old man was found with leg injuries in the Cross Flatts area of Leeds just after 9.30pm on yesterday (January 3).

An investigation have been launched into the suspected shooting and police is currently on the scene for forensic examination.

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Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information or footage that will assist this investigation to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website stating the crime reference 13240005195.  

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online. 

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Live as police investigate suspected shooting in Beeston

Key Events

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024, 14:11 BSTUpdated 14:40 BST

Live from Cross Flatts Park

We are live at Cross Flatts park.

Watch YEP reporter Charles Gray's live broadcast from Beeston here

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024, 13:50 BST

Location of police scene

Police have put up a cordon at Cross Flatts Park from Preston Parade.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024, 13:32 BST

According to YEP reporter Charles Gray, the park is cordoned off at the entrance from Preston Parade.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024, 13:23 BST

More pictures from the scene

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024, 13:10 BSTUpdated 13:13 BST

Police cordon at the scene

Photos show police cordon at Cross Flatts following a suspected firearms discharge on Wednesday.