Goldsmith Drive: Police make two arrests after shooting in Rotherham street which left one man injured
Police have made two arrests over a shooting in a residential street in Rotherham which left one man injured.
On Friday, December 19 at 8.56pm, police officers were deployed to Goldsmith Drive, Herringthorpe, following reports of shots being fired.
Evidence consistent with a firearms discharge was discovered but at the time there were no reports of injuries.
However, two days later, on December 21, a man who attended hospital with injuries consistent with a firearms discharge was arrested on suspicion of firearm and drug offences.
He has since been discharged from hospital and bailed pending further enquiries.
On Sunday, January 4, an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of firearm offences.
He was bailed pending further enquiries, however remanded into custody in connection with other alleged offences.
On Tuesday, January 6, a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent to endanger life and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Inspector Claire Moss, from SYP’s Armed Crime Team, said: "While these arrests are a significant update in our investigation into this firearms discharge, we are still appealing for any information from you - our local communities.
"Gun crime is not tolerated anywhere in South Yorkshire and we're doing everything we can to bring a stop to it, but we need your help.
"The intelligence you provide is vital in helping us bring those involved in gun crime to justice. It could seem like a minor detail or something suspicious you've spotted in the Goldsmith Drive area - whatever it is, please tell us. You will never be wasting our time."
How to report information:
Call SYP on 101 or report it online.
Quote incident number 990 of December 19, 2025 when you get in touch.
Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or via its website.