Police issue statement over Sheffield family 'living in fear' after home shot at

The house on Aylward Road, Arbourthorne which Dominic Bramhall lives at with his partner Sara Gilchrist and her 10-year-old daughter Tia was shot at five times on 30 June. It was one of two shootings on the estate within just eight minutes after a property on nearby Errington Avenue was also targeted.

The occupant of the house on Errington Avenue has since moved away, Dominic said. But despite being warned he is still in danger, Sara – who rents the house where Dominic stays - has been told it could be “months or even years” before she can be rehoused.

Two men and a woman were charged with attempted murder the day after the shootings and will stand trial in November.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers responded to reports of a firearms discharge at a property on Aylward Road on Tuesday 30 June at 9:53pm. Three people were charged in connection with this incident the following day and are remanded in custody.“Following the incident, officers attempted to engage with those in the property to ensure appropriate safeguarding measures were put in place.”

They added: “Since the incident, a person who was staying at the property has reported feeling unsafe. Officers have spoken with the individual and put appropriate measures in place, working with partners at Sheffield City Council.”