Mum and teenage daughter 'very distressed' after shot fired at window of their South Yorkshire home

A mother and her teenage daughter were woken when a shot was fired at the window of their home in South Yorkshire.
By Robert Cumber
Published 30th Mar 2021, 20:29 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2021, 20:34 BST
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Police said the pair had been left ‘very distressed’ following the shooting on Willow Beck in Eastwood, Rotherham, during the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, March 30.

Officers were called after the mother reported hearing a ‘loud bang’ at the property, shortly before 1am.

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Police found damage to an upstairs window at the home, which they said was consistent with a shotgun discharge, though thankfully nobody was injured.

Willow Beck in Eastwood, Rotherham, where a shot was fired at the upstairs window of a home in which a mother and her teenage daughter were sleeping (pic: Google)Willow Beck in Eastwood, Rotherham, where a shot was fired at the upstairs window of a home in which a mother and her teenage daughter were sleeping (pic: Google)
Willow Beck in Eastwood, Rotherham, where a shot was fired at the upstairs window of a home in which a mother and her teenage daughter were sleeping (pic: Google)

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They have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch.

Temporary Inspector Nina Jackson, from Rotherham CID, said: “The victim and her teenage daughter were at home and asleep when this happened and both have obviously been left very distressed.

“Our officers have been at the scene today carrying out enquiries and a cordon has been in place.

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“As our investigation continues, we’re asking for the public’s help. Do you have any information regarding this incident, or did you witness what happened?

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“If you know something, please call us – or if you’re not comfortable speaking to the police you can also contact Crimestoppers, which is an independent charity where you can remain totally anonymous.”

Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting the incident number 48 of March 30.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, free and anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or get in touch via the charity’s website at crimestoppers-uk.org.