Armed police were called after reports of a weapon being seen in Dalton.

Officers swooped on an unattended BMW in Harpe Inge at Dalton at around 3.45pm.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said the BMW was located and seized. Searches were underway in the area.

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BMW towed away

Five police cars and a van descended on Harpe Inge. Then a tow truck came to retrieve the BMW, we’re told.

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'Weapon in a vehicle'

This is the latest information we have from West Yorkshire Police.

A spokesman has confirmed that firearms officers responded at 3.45pm to reports of a weapon in a vehicle.

Harpe Inge, Dalton.
Harpe Inge, Dalton. (Image: Huddersfield Examiner)

An unattended BMW was located and seized. Searches are underway.

This is a picture of Harpe Inge taken previously. We have a reporter heading to the scene now.

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