Man Hospitalised After Huddersfield Street Attack
A young man is being treated for serious injuries following a shocking drive-by shooting on a residential street in Huddersfield. The incident has prompted a major police response and an appeal for witnesses from the public.
Police Swarm Springwood Hall Gardens
West Yorkshire Police were called to Springwood Hall Gardens at approximately 5:35 pm on Thursday, November 20, following multiple reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old man inside a vehicle on a driveway.
The victim was found to be bleeding heavily from a serious leg injury and also sustained minor wounds to his back. Emergency services provided immediate medical assistance at the scene before he was transported to hospital for further treatment.
Major Investigation Launched
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) has taken charge of the investigation. A police spokesman confirmed that detectives are treating this as a serious incident where a firearm was discharged.
Authorities are urgently seeking anyone with information about the attack to come forward. The investigation is in its early stages, and police are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Key details investigators are focusing on include:
- The exact timing of the incident around 5:35 pm
- The location on Springwood Hall Gardens
- Any vehicles seen leaving the area at high speed
- Potential motives for the targeted attack
This remains a developing story, and updates are expected as the police investigation progresses.
