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Huddersfield shooting: Teenager shot as police hunt two masked men | UK | News

Huddersfield shooting: Teenager shot as police hunt two masked men | UK | News

A teenager has been shot in Huddersfield, with police searching for two masked men who were spotted just before the incident. West Yorkshire Police said it was called to reports of a teenage boy with serious leg injury outside Fartown Library just after 9pm last night (April 8). The victim fled along with his friends, who swiftly called the emergency services. The teenager was taken to hospital. Police said “two masked men were spotted behind trees in a snicket off Richmond Avenue just prior to the firearms discharge”. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was seriously injured in a firearms discharge in Huddersfield. “The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team would like to speak to anyone who can assist enquires after a 17-year-old boy received a non-life threatening injury. “The incident occurred on the woodland path, which runs from Richmond Avenue to the rear of the Woodlanders FC football pitch off Spaines Road in Birkby yesterday evening “Police were called at just after 9pm on Wednesday 8 …

Police launch urgent search to find missing girl last seen at train station | UK | News

Police launch urgent search to find missing girl last seen at train station | UK | News

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing teenage girl who was last seen at a train station just days after Christmas. Maisie Cornish, 14, was last seen at Maidstone train station at around 11pm last night (December 2025). Kent Police believe she may have caught a train to London. The teenager is described as around 5ft 1in tall with straight blonde hair and blue eyes. It is believed she may be wearing a grey tracksuit, black bodywarmer, and light brown New Balance trainers. The police are urging anyone who may have seen the youngster to contact them immediately. Kent Police said: “The public’s help is sought to find a missing teenager from Maidstone. “Maisie Cornish was last seen at Maidstone train station at around 11pm on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, where it is believed she may have caught a train to London. “The 14-year-old is described as around 5ft 1in tall with straight blonde hair and blue eyes. It is thought she may be wearing a grey tracksuit, black bodywarmer and light …