Investigation launched after gun fired and women assaulted in Armthorpe
Police were called late on Sunday night to Almond Avenue
Last updated 22nd Apr 2025
Two women have been taken to hospital after being assaulted in Armthorpe, during an incident in which a gun was also fired.
Police were called to Almond Avenue at 11:35pm on Sunday (April 20) after reports of a shots being fired towards the window of a home.
It's reported a man then climbed through the window and assaulted two women with a wooden object, before fleeing the scene.
The two women were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Police believe the incident was a targeted attack and have stepped up patrols in the area since.
Detective Chief Inspector Ronayne said:
"We will not tolerate gun crime here in South Yorkshire and we are working hard to piece together the circumstances of this incident and bring the person responsible to justice.
"In this instance, a firearm was discharged late at night in a residential area of Doncaster and it is this kind of mindless violence and criminality which puts innocent people in danger.
"We understand news of this firearms discharge will have caused considerable concern in the local community and that is why our officers remain at the scene today conducting further enquiries and carrying out house-to-house visits.
"I want to thank local residents for their ongoing cooperation, and I would urge anyone with information that could help our investigation to please come forward.
"The information you provide is vital and could be the missing piece of the jigsaw that allows us to identify the person responsible for this crime.
"We will act on every single piece of information we receive and we are keen to hear from anyone in the local area, particularly those with relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage in the moments prior to or shortly after the incident.
"We understand that not everybody is comfortable talking to us directly. If that is you, then please consider reporting information to the independent charity Crimestoppers.
"You can contact them anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report online through their website, and no one will know you have contacted them."