Man arrested in connection with two Sheffield shootings that occurred within only 30 minutes
Police have arrested a man in connection with two shootings which rocked local communities.
On Saturday, December 13, at 9.42pm, police were called to reports that shots had been fired towards an address in Oxford Street.
Only 24 minutes later at 10.06pm, another call came in, reporting that further shots had been fired towards a block of flats in Edward Street.
Firearms teams were deployed to both locations and found evidence consistent with firearm discharge.
No injuries were reported, but a child was inside the Oxford Street property at the time and was appropriately safeguarded by police officers.
Officers have confirmed are treating the two incidents as linked.
Now, police have revealed that they have arrested a man in connection with the incidents.
The 23-year-old was arrested on yesterday evening (December 21) on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent and possession with intent to supply drugs other than Class A.
He remains in custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Claire Moss, from the Armed Crime Team, said: "I am pleased we have made an arrest in connection with these attacks.
“Thankfully, no one was injured in relation to these incidents, but it could easily have been another tragic occurrence, as we have seen too frequently in South Yorkshire.
“I would like to thank everyone who has supported our investigation so far. We cannot end gun violence alone and we rely on the backing of our communities to help us get these weapons, and those who carry them, off the streets.”