Men arrested after reports of gun, damaged cars and attempted robbery in Castleford

Armed police have arrested two men after a series of incidents in Wheatcroft, Castleford.

Just after 8.30pm yesterday (Thursday), police responded to a report of a man who appeared to have a gun and was causing damage to nearby cars.

A short time later, another report was received of a man with a gun attempting to steal items from a nearby post office.

Armed officers were deployed and arrested a man on suspicion of attempted armed robbery, criminal damage and theft from a shop.

Investigations led police to discover a caravan in the area, where a ball-bearing gun, believed to be the weapon reported, was recovered.

Officers also arrested a second man at the caravan.

The investigation remains ongoing.