Two Charged with Firearms Offences in Great Horton, Bradford

Friday 26 April 2024

Two people have been charged with firearms offences after an incident on Great Horton Road on Wednesday 24 April.

Alsafy Konnen, 18 of Tamar Street has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and a 17 year old male who can't be named for legal reasons has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

A 20 and 17 year old male have been bailed on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

The two males charged have been remanded to appear at Bradford Magistrates court today (26 April)

The investigation found that no firearm had been discharged.

A number of weapons have been seized by Police which included a crossbow, a BB Gun and blank firing ammunition, drugs were also seized.

Enquiries remain ongoing by Bradford's Precision Team.

Thursday 25 April 2024

Four people have been arrested following reports of a firearms discharge in the Great Horton area of Bradford.

Police were called at 7:11pm to a report that a firearm had been discharged at a building on Great Horton Road, Bradford.

Officers attended at the scene and following enquiries, including the use of a police helicopter, four males were arrested in the vicinity and taken into custody.

The males, aged 17, 17, 18 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of offences including possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply and possession of an offensive weapon.

No injuries have been reported and at this time enquiries are ongoing in relation to any damage caused.

Detective Inspector Helen Chapman, of Bradford District CID, said: "In this instance there is no suggestion that any firearms have been directed at others, but we know that any use of weapons will cause some concern in the wider community.

"We have four people in custody, and they will be interviewed in due course.

"Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while we conduct enquiries into this incident."

Anyone who witnessed any of this incident or saw anyone behaving suspiciously in the area is asked to contact Bradford District CID via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13240219823.