AN area close to Farrar Street in Barnsley was cordoned off after a fight between three men - one of whom was thought to be carrying a gun.

Police were called to Ashram Court at about 11.30pm on Sunday following reports of the fight.

A police spokesman said one of the men was carrying a firearm which was fired during the incident but no one was injured.

Three men, aged 31, 26 and 24 were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. One of the men was also arrested on suspicion of affray.

They have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1120 of May 13.