Attempted murder charge after man injured in Rotherham shooting

The 31 year old is also facing firearms and assault charges

Ferham Road, Rotherham
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 11th Sep 2025

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Rotherham last year that left a 20 year old man in hospital.

Police were called to Ferham Road on September 11 2024 after reports of shots being fired.

Reece Barnes, 31, of Claremont Street, Kimberworth, is charged with attempt murder, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, threats to kill, assault by beating and assault a person occasioning them actual bodily harm.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court today.

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