Sheffield shooting: Man seriously injured after Easter Sunday shooting in Yorkshire
A man has been seriously injured in a ‘senseless act of violence’ in Yorkshire on Easter Sunday.
South Yorkshire Police said its officers were called to Greasbro Road in the Tinsley area of Sheffield following reports of a shooting at around 11pm.
Armed officers were sent to the scene and found a man with serious injuries. The victim, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Detectives have launched an investigation and the force said more patrols will be carried out in the area to provide assurance to residents.
The road is cordoned off as investigations continue.
Detective Inspector Laura Procter said: "This is a terrible incident that has left a man with potentially life-altering injuries.
“We have a dedicated team of officers and staff who are hard at work following various lines of enquiries to identify those responsible for the senseless act of violence.
"Let me be clear - gun crime has no place in South Yorkshire. It is not acceptable on our streets, and we will relentlessly pursue those who are involved.
“But we can't do this alone, we must work together to stop it. We need you to work with us and provide any information you may have on this incident.
"Even the smallest piece of intelligence from you could prove crucial to our investigation and we would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Greasbro Road area at the time and has relevant doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 926 of April 5. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.