Man confronted by masked gang with handgun at his door

A man narrowly escaped from his home after he was confronted at the door by a masked man with a handgun.
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The victim opened his back door and saw four or five men leave a car before approaching his house in Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees.

One of the men put a balaclava over his face and pulled a gun out of the back of his trousers at 8.55pm last night (Thursday).

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The victim then closed the door and ran through the house, making his escape through the front door.

The armed man was described as 20-25, with dark stubble, wearing a black top with grey jogging bottoms.

All of the men were described as average height and medium build, and the car is described as a small, black hatchback.

Anyone with information should call Kirklees CID on 101.