Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a firearm was shot in Glodwick last week.

Police were called at around 5.30pm on Thursday, April 25, to Minton Street following reports of the window of a local chip shop was damaged, believed to have been caused by a firearm.

Part of Minton Road was closed off for several hours by police, who identified a suspect who they later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The man has since been released on bail.

This morning (Wednesday, May 1), officers carried out an arrest warrant at and address and detained a male suspect.

Since then, two more men handed themselves into a police station.

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The three men, aged 23, 25 and 44, remain in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

Inspector Nick Helme said: "Even though we have made four arrests this is very much an ongoing investigation and I would like to thank the community for its help so far.

"We will always act on reports and intelligence from the public to keep our communities safe.

"Anyone with information, dashcam footage or who was in the area at the time should contact police on 101 quoting log 2758-25/4/24.

"You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk) using the 'report' tool.

"Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency."