A MAN has been arrested in relation to a shooting on a residential street in Bradford.

West Yorkshire Police launched an investigation on Monday after an 18-year-old attended hospital just before 6.30pm on Sunday with injuries consistent with a firearms discharge.

There was a huge emergency services response to the incident.

A police cordon was in place in Dovesdale Road for much of Monday while the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HEMT) investigated.

West Yorkshire Police has revealed today that a man has been arrested in connection with the shooting and he remains in police custody at this time.

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A spokesperson for the force also confirmed a police scene in Carr Bottom Avenue yesterday was put in place as part of its investigation into the incident.

Police in Carr Bottom Avenue, Bradford on Thursday Police in Carr Bottom Avenue, Bradford on Thursday (Image: Telegraph & Argus) Police in Carr Bottom Avenue, Bradford on Thursday Police in Carr Bottom Avenue, Bradford on Thursday (Image: Telegraph & Argus) Detective Inspector Suzanne Hall from HMET said on Monday that firearms offences are “treated exceptionally seriously” in West Yorkshire and that the force believes the shooting “was a targeted attack”.

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The police cordon stretched across the Dovesdale Road's junction with the A6177 and the top of the street, where it becomes Deneside Mount, with multiple police vans, cars, and officers seen within or guarding the cordon.

A Crime Scene Investigation officer taking photos at the scene A Crime Scene Investigation officer taking photos at the scene (Image: Telegraph & Argus) A Crime Scene Investigation officer was also spotted taking photos up and down the road with a camera on a tripod at one point.

Later in the day, a team of CSI officers were witnessed searching underneath a car within the cordon.

Police conducting searches in the cordon Police conducting searches in the cordon (Image: Telegraph & Argus) A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft and possession of a class A drug in relation to the investigation.

But police said on Monday afternoon that he was released on bail pending further enquiries.

Councillor Sabiya Khan (Labour, Wibsey) called for calm in the aftermath of the shooting.

She said: “We’re concerned about the safety of our residents, that’s the first, most important thing.

“We request everybody to keep calm in the area and work with the relevant agencies that are dealing with the incident, because by working together we can create a safer environment for everybody.

“We wish the young person that’s been injured good health and makes a good recovery and we’re concerned about him and his family as well.

“Anyone in the community who may have information that may help, we request that is given to the agencies.”

She added: “We just want peace in the area and it’s concerning for everybody, especially during this time of Ramadan”.

Police launched an appeal for information alongside their investigation.

Anyone who saw the shooting, or who has information that could help police, should contact them on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13250134772.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity online or on: 0800 555 111.