Police patrols stepped up in Sheffield suburb after boy, 16, is shot

Police patrols have been stepped up in a Sheffield suburb after a boy, aged 16, was shot.
By Claire Lewis
Published 20th May 2019, 09:56 BST
Updated 20th May 2019, 19:20 BST
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The teenager was hit in his leg in a gun attack in Spital Lane, off Spital Hill Burngreave, at 12.10am yesterday.

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He was taken to hospital and underwent surgery but has since been discharged.

A large police cordon was put in place in Burngreave after a 16-year-old boy was shotA large police cordon was put in place in Burngreave after a 16-year-old boy was shot
A large police cordon was put in place in Burngreave after a 16-year-old boy was shot
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The gunman responsible for the shooting remains at large.

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Detectives are treating the shooting as a targeted attack.

Temporary Inspector, Phil Mackey, of South Yorkshire Police, said there is ‘no wider danger to the general public’ but extra police patrols have been ordered.

He said: “As the investigation continues, locals can expect to see an increased police presence from today onwards.

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“We hope this offers some further reassurance to those who live and work in the area.

“If you see our officers, please do stop and have a chat and let us know of any concerns.”

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 7 of May 19.