Heavy police presence in Sheffield amid reports of fatal shooting

Police have taped off a section of Bramall Lane, near a petrol station on St Mary's Gate as the officers and forensic team carry out their enquiries.

Nearby residents said that “gunshots” could be heard from their homes last night.

South Yorkshire Police has been contacted for comments and we will update you with more information as soon as we get it.

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