Ninth suspect quizzed by cops over shooting of 12-year-old Sheffield boy

A man arrested over the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Sheffield today is the ninth suspect quizzed over the gun attack.
By Claire Lewis
Published 10th Mar 2020, 15:51 BST
Updated 11th Mar 2020, 14:32 BST
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The 26-year-old was arrested in Manor Park Way, Manor Park, earlier this morning.

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A man has been arrested over the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in SheffieldA man has been arrested over the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Sheffield
A man has been arrested over the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Sheffield

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The man is being held over the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Arbourthorne on Sunday, January 12.

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Police said the schoolboy, who was shot in his leg and needed surgery, was an innocent bystander shot when a gun was fired from a passing car.

The man in police custody today was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition.

Eight other arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, with two men charged so far.

Devon Gregory, 23, of Heeley Green, Heeley and Stephen Dunford, 25, of Fellbrigg Road, Arbourthorne, are remanded in custody accused of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.”