A 39-year-old man has been charged

A man has been charged following a shooting in Barnsley.

South Yorkshire Police was called to Smithies Lane at around 10.05pm on Saturday to reports of gunshots, with a man allegedly threatened during the incident.

No injuries were reported, with a 39-year-old man later arrested in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Following the shooting, a man has been charged and appeared in court.

Elijah Boswell, 39, of Smithies Lane, has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Boswell appeared before Barnsley Magistrates’ Court today (1 September) and has been remanded in custody ahead of another hearing at Sheffield Crown Court tomorrow (2 September).

Detective Inspector Joanne Chambers said this morning: "When a gun is fired the consequences can be devastating.

“Thankfully no one was injured as a result of this incident, but next time this might not be the case.

"Our communities should not be put at risk because of the reckless actions of those willing to pull a trigger and place innocent lives in potential danger.

“In South Yorkshire we have felt the destructive aftermath gun crime brings and we remain committed as ever to tackle this problem.”