Everything we know so far about major police investigation in Longley, Sheffield
Police thought to have been called out in early hours, after reports of ‘bangs’
Major police cordons remains in place in Longley, Sheffield, after two shootings in the early hours of the morning
This is everything which is currently known about the incident..
Police were called to reports of a shooting at a house on Swanbourne Road, Sheffield at 4.31am.
Shortly after, at 4.42am, they were called to a further report of a shooting at another house, on Horninglow Road.
Two people were reported to have been seen on an electric bike at each location
No one was injured.
Swanbourne Road has been closed with a police cordon.
Horninglow Road is closed between Barnsley Road and Tideswell Road, near Longley Park Sixth Form, with police tape cordoning it off.
Scenes of crime officers are at the scene, with marked crime scene investigation vans, and officers wearing their trademark white coveralls used for forensic investigations.
Police were called to the scene, with the cordon already in place before the start of today’s rush hour.
A large number of marked police cars are also at the scene, along with uniformed police officers .
There is also a car on the connecting Downham Road, but it is understood that it there to help with traffic management
Locals have reported having heard two load bangs on the street, at around 4.40am.
One resident, who said she was worried that the incident may be it may be a shooting, said she initially thought the bangs were fireworks “and went back to sleep"
Locals have also described what they believed to have been motorcycles in the area.
Superintendent Martin Simcock said: “These are serious incidents and I know that the public will rightly be concerned. When reckless individuals discharge a deadly weapon, they put innocent lives at risk.
“Our officers will work around the clock to bring the suspects to justice. We will also have an increased officer presence in the area in the coming days for the reassurance and safety of the public.
“We take gun crime incredibly seriously in South Yorkshire, but we cannot solve this issue alone.
“This is the second time this week that we are responding to reports of a firearms discharge in Sheffield, and we simply cannot go on like this.
“We need the support of the public, we need you to report anything you think you might know about serious crime so that we can thoroughly investigate.
“If you suspect someone is in possession of an illegal firearm, tell us so that we can take action before the weapon is used.
“If you have information about this latest incident, please get in touch with us online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 116 of 23 September 2026.”
Longley Park Sixth Form has been closed today because of the incident, with the cordon right next to their building on Barnsley Road.
Work at the college had been set for its students to do at home.
They college stated: “Due to a significant police incident near the academy, Longley Park Sixth Form will be closed today to all students and staff.
The college has stated that the incident does not relate to the site.
It said in an updated full statement: “Following an incident in the community overnight affecting access to Horninglow Road, the Longley Park Sixth Form site will be closed to students and staff for the rest of today.
“To make it clear, this incident is not in any way connected to Longley Park Sixth Form. However, South Yorkshire Police are currently undertaking investigations in the local area and have therefore put a cordon in place close to our car park, preventing access to the site.
“Please avoid the area if possible.
“We will share further updates and re-opening information as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”