Police increase patrols after 'shooting' fears in village near Sheffield
Police called to scene after ‘loud bangs’ heard in early hours
Police have stepped up patrols in a village near Sheffield, after a series of ‘loud bangs’ sparked fears of gunfire.
Derbyshire Constabulary sent officers to Killamarsh to investigate the incident, after worried residents called emergency services shortly after 2am, fearing they had heard the sound of shots being fired.
Officers have been investigating the incident, around Rectory Road, but say they have found nothing to show that a gun was fired.
Killamarsh is just over the border between Sheffield and Derbyshire, close to Mosborough.
Police said in a statement: “We received a call about a series of loud bangs heard in the Rectory Road area of Killamarsh at just after 2am this morning (Sunday 26 July).
“Officers attended to conduct a search of the area and also made door to door enquiries. However, no evidence of a firearms discharge was found.
“We understand incidents of this nature may cause concern for residents and patrols have been stepped up in the area for community reassurance.”