Police vow to combat shootings

Forensic teams carried out a search of the pub

Police in Leeds have pledged to step up patrols in the wake of a series of shootings in the city. They are appealing for the public to come forward with any information after the latest incident when a gunman shot dead two men in a city pub.

Sunday's violence was the latest in a series of shootings and has led to growing anxiety in the city about the use of guns.

But Chief Superintendent Andrew Rennison insisted the public should remain calm.

He said: "The recent incidents are not random shootings.

David Nelson: Victim of violence

"They are very focused by criminals on people they want to injure or kill.

"There are a number of major inquiries continuing led by experienced detectives.

"They have some very positive and promising leads going on, they have some good inquiries running and they are really upbeat about the outcome of these inquiries."

One of the victims was former Sheffield Eagles and Castleford rugby league star David Nelson, 38.

Joseph Montgomery, 39, from Colton, was also hit by the masked gunman and died in hospital on Monday.

Chief Superintendent Rennison urged the public to come forward with more information.

He said: "We are putting patrols out in areas where they are needed and we are encouraging people to talk to these officers."