Sheffield Christmas Day shooting: Police issue update on victim as investigation into shooting continues

Police have this afternoon issued update as the investigation into a Christmas Day shooting which left a man fighting for his life continues.

A 20-year-old was left critically injured after the incident, which saw emergency services sent to Wilfred Drive, in Darnall, late on Thursday night (December 25) at 11.27pm .

Crime scene tape at the scene at Wilfrid Road, Darnall, Sheffield, following a shooting on Christmas Day. Photo:  Dave Higgens/PA Wireplaceholder image
Crime scene tape at the scene at Wilfrid Road, Darnall, Sheffield, following a shooting on Christmas Day. Photo: Dave Higgens/PA Wire | PA

Police made four arrests after the incident. All four have since released on bail bailed pending further enquiries.

The victim was reported to have been shot in the chest, and was taken to hospital, where he remains.

South Yorkshire Police told The Star this afternoon in an update: “The victim remains in a critical, life-threatening condition.

“No further arrests have been made and no one has been charged currently. “

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