Armed police involved in arrest of man over shooting of 12-year-old Sheffield boy

Another arrest has been made today over the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Sheffield.
By Claire Lewis
Published 10th Mar 2020, 10:14 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2020, 15:02 BST
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Officers swooped at an address on Manor Park Way, Manor Park, earlier today and arrested a 26-year-old man.

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He is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition following the shooting of a young boy on the Arbourthorne estate in Sheffield in January.

Police activity on Manor Park Way in Sheffield.Police activity on Manor Park Way in Sheffield.
Police activity on Manor Park Way in Sheffield.

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The suspect remains in police custody.

Two men – Devon Gregory, 23, of Heeley Green, Heeley and Stephen Dunford, 25, of Fellbrigg Road, Arbourthorne – have previousy been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

They are remanded in custody as the police probe into the incident continues.

Anyone with information about the shooting should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 516 of January 12 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.