Witness appeal launched after shots fired in Sheffield
Police were called to Oxford Street after 10pm yesterday
Last updated 18th Dec 2024
Police are investigating reports a gun was fired in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield yesterday.
Officers were called to Oxford Street at 10:17pm last night (December 17), finding evidence a firearm has been discharged.
The police helicopter assisted in searches of the area, but no arrests were made and no injuries recorded.
Detective Inspector Claire Moss, from South Yorkshire Police, said: “When a firearm is discharged, it rightly causes great concern for the community.
“We will not tolerate gun crime here in South Yorkshire.
“Fortunately, no-one was harmed in the incident last night, but this is not always the case, which is why it is so important that we respond robustly to all reports of firearm discharges.
“Our investigation continues at pace, and it is vital that we have the public’s support as enquiries are carried out.
“If you were in the Oxford Street area around the time of the shooting yesterday, please check your dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage, and contact us if you see anything that could help our investigation no matter how small you may think it is.
“We rely on you, the pubic, as our eyes and ears and the information you provide can help us make the streets of South Yorkshire a safe place for all.”