Man in custody after reports of bow and arrow being fired in Skelmanthorpe
Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue.
Last updated 23rd Sep 2026
A man is in custody after reports of a bow and arrow being fired at passing vehicles in Skelmanthorpe.
Police were called after reports of a man driving dangerously, throwing household items from a car, before getting out and firing the weapon in the street.
No one was hurt, although several vehicles were damaged.
Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue.
"A man has been arrested after an incident in Skelmanthorpe where a bow and arrow was fired in the street.
"At 5.37pm today, police received reports of a man acting erratically, throwing rubbish and household items out of a car while driving dangerously in Huddersfield Road, Skelmanthorpe.
"Further calls were received reporting that the man had got out the car and was firing a bow and arrow in the street and at passing vehicles.
"While armed officers were being deployed to the scene, further information was received that the man had been restrained by members of the public. He was arrested by district officers at 5.58pm.
"No-one was injured in the incident, but damage was caused to a number of vehicles.
"The 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and remains in custody.
"A number of scenes are currently in place in the vicinity of Huddersfield Road while detectives from Kirklees District CID are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances."