Brighouse man jailed for 21 years after shooting in Huddersfield

A Brighouse man has been jailed for 21 years after a shooting incident in the Huddersfield area.
By Ian Hirst
Published 24th Feb 2020, 11:52 BST
Updated 24th Feb 2020, 12:05 BST
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A total of three men are starting combined sentences of more than 40 years in prison after a firearms discharge on Alder Street, Huddersfield.

Officers immediately launched a detailed investigation into what happened on Sunday May 5 2019.

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Karol Ruszczyk, 39, of Mill Royd Mills, Brighouse has been jailed for 21 yearsKarol Ruszczyk, 39, of Mill Royd Mills, Brighouse has been jailed for 21 years
Karol Ruszczyk, 39, of Mill Royd Mills, Brighouse has been jailed for 21 years

High visibility patrols by uniformed officers were also carried out to help reassure residents.

No one was injured during the incident,

As a result of the investigation officers also recovered four firearms, approximately 100 rounds of ammunition and drugs worth almost £100,000.

The three men were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court.

Patryk Szwarc and Marcin Tomaszewski were also jailed for their part in the shootingPatryk Szwarc and Marcin Tomaszewski were also jailed for their part in the shooting
Patryk Szwarc and Marcin Tomaszewski were also jailed for their part in the shooting

Karol Ruszczyk, 39, of Mill Royd Mills, Brighouse admitted possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, three charges of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and three charges of possession with intent to supply class a and class b drugs.

He was sentenced to 21 years.

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Patryk Szwarc, 32, of Crawthorne Crescent, Huddersfield admitted possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of a firearm and possession of a class B drug (cannabis).

He was sentenced to 12 years and four months.

Marcin Tomaszewski, 42, of Keighley Road, Keighley admitted possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of class a drugs and possession of cannabis.

He was sentenced to seven years.

The Senior Investigating Officer in the case, Detective Chief Inspector Sharron Kaye (Protective Services, Crime), welcomed the sentencing.

“The firearms discharge was a serious offence which caused understandable concern in the local community.

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“We will not tolerate this type of offending and a painstaking investigation has ensured justice has been done.

“The investigation not only resulted in the three men responsible for it being brought to justice but the recovery of guns, ammunition and drugs.

“These guns and ammunition can now never be used to bring harm to the communities of West Yorkshire or beyond.”