Police send message to neighbours on Sheffield estate after two shootings in 10 minutes

Two guns were fired on a Sheffield estate in less than 10 minutes - triggering a major police operation.
By Claire Lewis
Published 1st Jul 2020, 12:02 BST
Updated 1st Jul 2020, 17:16 BST
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A gun was fired on Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne, at around 9.45pm yesterday and there was a second shooting on nearby Aylward Road at around 9.53pm.

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Both incidents are being treated as linked as there is a major police operation under way on the city estate this morning.

Bullet holes can be seen in the window of a house on Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne, SheffieldBullet holes can be seen in the window of a house on Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne, Sheffield
Bullet holes can be seen in the window of a house on Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne, Sheffield

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Police cordons were in place overnight and bullet holes can clearly be seen in windows of houses on both roads this morning.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “An investigation has been launched after gunshots were reportedly fired in the Arbourthorne area of Sheffield last night.

Police officers were alerted to a shooting on Errington Avenue shortly before 9.45pm and at 9.53pm there was a shooting on nearby Aylward Road.Police officers were alerted to a shooting on Errington Avenue shortly before 9.45pm and at 9.53pm there was a shooting on nearby Aylward Road.
Police officers were alerted to a shooting on Errington Avenue shortly before 9.45pm and at 9.53pm there was a shooting on nearby Aylward Road.

“Police were called to Errington Avenue shortly before 9.45pm after reports of a firearms discharge.

“A short time later, at 9.53pm, a call was received reporting that shots had been fired on Aylward Road.

“Police are treating the two incidents as linked.

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“There will be an increased police presence in the area today as enquiries continue.

“Anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak to our officers in the community or call 101.”

A number of shootings have been reported in Arbourthorne and nearby Heeley over recent months.

A drive-by shooting on Northern Avenue, Arbourthorne, in January, led to a 12-year-old boy being hospitalised as he was caught in the crossfire between two rival gangs.

A public meeting was called and attended by MP Louise Haigh, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings and police and council representatives.