Gunmen still on streets after two shootings on same day in Sheffield

Gunmen responsible for two shootings in Sheffield on the same day remain at large today.
By Claire Lewis
Published 5th Sep 2020, 13:03 BST
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On Thursday, August 27 there were two gun attacks in Sheffield for which no arrests have yet been made.

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In the first incident on Madehurst Gardens, Heeley, gunshots were heard by residents at 4.30am.

Madehurst Gardens, Heeley, SheffieldMadehurst Gardens, Heeley, Sheffield
Madehurst Gardens, Heeley, Sheffield

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Firearm damage to two properties on the street was discovered and a police probe was launched.

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That same day a 35-year-old man was shot in his leg on Lump Lane, Grenoside.

Residents believe it may have been a drive-by shooting after reports of a car speeding away from the crime scene shortly after the gun attack.

Officers have made an arrest over a shooting on Harwell Road, near Nether Edge, last weekend.

A man was shot in his foot in the gun attack.

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Anyone with information about the incidents should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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