Nathaniel Collins and Mohammed Nageen, both aged 20, were handed lengthy prison sentences at Leeds Crown Court on Monday, 9 November, after being convicted of attempting to murder a 32-year-old man in December last year.
The victim was shot in the arm and leg after being confronted by two armed men on Smiths Avenue, Huddersfield, shortly before 8pm on 1 December 2025.
The gunmen opened fire before fleeing the scene in a car, leaving the injured man requiring hospital treatment.
Despite the violence of the attack, the victim survived.
Collins, of St Paul’s Road, Bradford, was sentenced to 27 years in prison, while Nageen, of Ringwood Road, Bradford, received a 25-year prison sentence.
Both men were convicted of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Following the shooting, detectives from West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) launched an investigation which identified Collins and Nageen as suspects.
Collins was arrested on 12 December 2025 and subsequently charged. Nageen was arrested and charged the following month.
Although detectives were unable to recover the firearms used in the attack, forensic enquiries established that the victim’s injuries had been caused by bullets fired from handguns.
Detective Sergeant Ade Belle, the officer leading the case, said the level of violence demonstrated the gunmen’s intention to take the victim’s life.
“Nathaniel Collins and Mohammed Nageen clearly used a very significant level of violence on that night on 1 December and we firmly believe they fully intended to kill their victim.
“It is extremely fortunate he did not suffer more severe injuries and this incident did not prove to be a murder.
“Both men now face substantial prison sentences for their actions and our streets are safer with them behind bars.”
Following the sentencing, West Yorkshire Police reaffirmed its commitment to tackling gun crime and organised criminal activity across the county.
DS Belle said firearms offences were treated with the utmost seriousness, with specialist police resources deployed to track down those responsible.
“Firearms offending is treated incredibly seriously by West Yorkshire Police, and we can assure residents that all necessary specialist resources are used to identify and arrest those responsible.”
He added that specialist detectives continued to investigate organised criminal activity involving firearms across West Yorkshire.
Police are urging residents who have information about organised crime or individuals possessing illegal firearms to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police or report concerns anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
