Sheffield shooting: Boy, 15, arrested after 16-year-old shot in Yorkshire
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot in Sheffield, police said.
South Yorkshire Police said officers responded at 5.15pm on Monday to reports of a shooting in the city centre in London Road.
The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The boy, 15, was detained on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and remains in custody, police said.
The force said London Road was busy at the time of the incident, with rush-hour traffic and people returning home or visiting local businesses.
Sheffield Superintendent Martin Simcock said: “Gun crime, and violent crime has no place in South Yorkshire, and the fact that a young boy is fighting for his life is appalling and will not be tolerated.
“Detectives, officers and forensics have been in the area today to secure evidence, but we need your help.
“I urge you to get in touch, no matter how small you believe your information to be, it could be the missing piece that we need.
“This boy and his family deserve answers, and we are committed to getting them.”
Police asked anyone who could help to get in touch online, on live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 640 of November 24 2025.