Gun crime Sheffield: The criminals in Sheffield who have been jailed for firearms offences over the last year
In December, South Yorkshire Police said it had recorded its highest ever number of gun crimes during the first year of the Covid pandemic.
Home Office figures show the force recorded 295 crimes involving firearms that year – the highest number since police force level records began in 2007-08.
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Hide AdA Government spokesman said it is recruiting 20,000 extra police officers and has given forces greater powers to stop and search people, in an effort to tackle the issue and remove dangerous weapons from the streets.
The National Police Chiefs' Council also said there is more work to be done nationally to stop those intent on carrying weapons and prevent the “terrible consequences” of gun crime.
These are all the people who have been jailed in Sheffield over the last year for firearms offences.