Man, 30, shot dead on Bramall Lane, Sheffield

South Yorkshire Police said they were called at around 9.40pm to reports of shots fired in Clough Road, Sheffield.

In a statement, the police said: "Police attended the scene and discovered a 30-year-old man with life-threatening injuries consistent with firearms discharge.

"He was very sadly pronounced deceased at the scene."

The police also revealed that a second man, 31, suffered minor injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

He was taken to hospital via ambulance to receive treatment.

The police have now launched an investigation to find those responsible for the murder.

A massive cordon remains in place around St Mary's Gate as detectives and the forensic science team carry out their enquiries.

Clough Road, between BP petrol station and the church also remains taped off.

A police tent and a screen were also set up near the murder scene.

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

The police are now calling for witnesses or those with information to come forward to assist with their investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 984 of 10 April.

Alternatively, you can stay completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.

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