Four arrests after alleged gunpoint robbery in Sheffield
A man was threatened with what he believed to be a gun last week
Police have made four arrests after a suspected gunpoint robbery in Sheffield last week.
Armed officers were called to respond to the incident in Tinsley last Tuesday (October 14), with the victim being forced out of his car by a man holding which he believed to be a gun.
The suspect then stole the vehicle, leaving the victim stranded in the street.
The car was quickly traced to the Broom area of Rotherham, with two men, aged 21 and 22, an 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl detained on suspicion of robbery.
As of yet no firearm has been located.
South Yorkshire Police Chief Inspector Jon Greaves said:
"Our armed officers are trained professionals and ready to respond in real time to threats involving dangerous weapons on our streets.
"Incidents of this nature are treated extremely seriously in order to protect the public who can expect a swift response in apprehending those suspected of being involved in gun crime or associated serious criminality, including robberies.
"From the moment the call was received, officers on the ground liaised with call handlers to quickly track down the vehicle and bring it to a stop, preventing any further harm or risk of harm to the public.
"We will continue to relentlessly pursue those who pose a danger to our communities and react swiftly to reports of anyone suspected of being armed with a dangerous weapon."