Men accused of two attempted murders in Sheffield following alleged shootings

Two men are due to appear at crown court accused of two attempted murders after alleged shootings in Sheffield.
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A Sheffield Magistrates’ Court hearing heard on January 13 how Bradley Jenkins, aged 27, and Kai Smith, aged 18, have each been charged with two counts of attempted murder after three people were injured following reports of firearm discharges in the Manor area.

South Yorkshire Police previously stated that at around 8pm, on January 6, it was reported that shots were allegedly fired at three people - a 42-year-old woman, a 23-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman - who were stood outside a property on Castledale Croft, near Woodthorpe.

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The 23-year-old man is believed to have moved to nearby Prince of Wales Road, according to police, and police received further reports of an alleged second firearm discharge at this location.

Two men who have each been accused of two attempted murders in Sheffield following reports of alleged shootings are due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court, pictured.Two men who have each been accused of two attempted murders in Sheffield following reports of alleged shootings are due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court, pictured.
Two men who have each been accused of two attempted murders in Sheffield following reports of alleged shootings are due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court, pictured.

Police stated this man allegedly suffered shotgun injuries to his arms and hand and he received hospital treatement.The 42-year-old woman also received hospital treatment, according to police, and the 28-year-old woman suffered minor injuries which did not require medical treatment.

Bradey Jenkins, of Waverley View, Catcliffe, Rotherham, and Kai Smith, of Villiers Close, near Arbourthorne, Sheffield, had their case committed to Sheffield Crown Court for a further hearing on January 15.Anyone with information can call South Yorkshire Police 101 quoting incident number 790 of January 6. Dash cam or CCTV footage can be emailed to [email protected] quoting the incident number in the title of the email.Those with information can also contact Crimestoppers in confidence via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.

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Police, pictured, launched an investigation after alleged reports of shootings near the Manor estate, Sheffield.Police, pictured, launched an investigation after alleged reports of shootings near the Manor estate, Sheffield.
Police, pictured, launched an investigation after alleged reports of shootings near the Manor estate, Sheffield.

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