Sheffield shooting: Man charged with attempted murder in connection with London Road shooting of boy, aged 16
A man has been charged with attempted murder as police continue to investigate the shooting of a 16-year-old boy on London Road, Sheffield, a week ago.
London Road was closed last Monday night and into Tuesday morning, following an incident which saw a massive police presence, with officers having remained in the area on patrols ever since.
This morning, detectives have announced that a man has been charged in connection with the shooting, with another person charged with assisting an offender.
SYP said in a statement: “A week ago, on Monday 24 November at around 5.15pm, we were called to reports that a 16-year-old boy had been shot on London Road.
“The boy was rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. An investigation was launched immediately with teams working round the clock, utilising specialist resources from South Yorkshire Police and other forces.
“Yesterday (December 1) evening, detectives charged two people in connection with the incident.
“Tanzir Ali, aged 26, of Glencoe Road, Sheffield, is charged with attempted murder and possessing a firearm without a certificate.”
Meanwhile, Sharna Osborne, aged 23, of Greenhill Road, Sheffield, has been charged with assisting an offender.
Both have been remanded into custody ahead of appearing at Sheffield Magistrates' Court today (December 2).
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder remain on police bail as further enquiries are carried out.
A 40-year-old man who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Police say reassurance patrols are continuing to take place in the London Road area and are urging anyone with concerns or queries to speak to speak to officers.