Police make arrest after man assaulted and blank firearm discharged during robbery
A man in his 20s was assaulted during the incident
Police investigating a robbery at a house in Heckmondwike have made an arrest as part of their continuing enquiries.
A 35-year-old man is in custody today (Wednesday) after being arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with the incident, which took place on Leeds OId Road, on Sunday (July 26) night.
The man was arrested last night in the Heckmondwike area.
Officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the robbery in which a man in his 20s was assaulted by suspects between 10pm and 11pm on Sunday.
A blank firing firearm is also believed to have been discharged outside the property.
Detectives are continuing to follow lines of enquiry to locate other persons suspected to be involved.
Anyone who can assist enquiries to locate persons responsible or has any footage or information which could assist enquiries is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260425893.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.