Police probe into shooting on Sheffield estate continues

Detectives are continuing to piece together the circumstances surrounding a drive-by shooting in Sheffield.
By Claire Lewis
Published 16th Jan 2020, 07:37 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2020, 07:37 BST
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A 12-year-old boy was injured when a gun was fired from a passing car as he stood with friends on Northern Avenue, Arbourthorne, last Sunday afternoon.

He was taken to hospital for surgery and remained there yesterday.

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Police believe the youngster was an innocent bystander caught up in a feud between two rival gangs.

Detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting in Arbourthorne last Sunday afternoonDetectives are continuing to investigate a shooting in Arbourthorne last Sunday afternoon
Detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting in Arbourthorne last Sunday afternoon

The intended target of the shooting is believed to have been in the Arbourthorne area at the time.

There have been a number of shootings on the estate over recent months.

Two men, aged 30 and 25, have been arrested over the shooting.

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Last night, the younger man remained in custody, where he was held on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm.

The older man has been released on bail.

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote incident 516 of January 12.