Sheffield Christmas Day shooting: Police issue update as locals speak of 'shock' over Darnall shooting
Police have this afternoon issued an update, after a man was left fighting for life after a Christmas Day shooting in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Wilfred Drive, Darnall, just before midnight on December 25. following reports a man had been shot in the chest.
The 20-year-old was taken to hospital, where he was described as having life threatening injuries. and people living in the area described how prayers were said for him at the mosque across the road at Friday lunchtime.
Today officers have updated The Star on the incident, and say that four men who were arrested have been released on bail.
They said: “The victim remains in a critical condition and all four arrested have been bailed pending further enquiries.”
People living in the Darnall area of Sheffield have spoken of their shock following the incident, which has led to the arrest of four men on suspicion of attempted murder.
One man who lives near the scene said: "It's such a shock. Nobody deserves this to happen to them, whatever he has got himself mixed-up in.
"This is a safe place. You can go about your business, no problem. But things just get out o hand with disagreements. I don't understand it."
On Friday afternoon, Wilfred Drive remained behind a police cordon, along with a 100m stretch of Wilfrid Road, with police cars guarding either end of the scene, which is just off the busy Staniforth Road.
Police said in Friday: "Following the incident, detectives immediately began working at pace to understand the circumstances and quickly had four men arrested in connection to the incident."
The spokesman said four men - aged 20, 22, 28 and 29 - were all arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: "We are thankful to those who have assisted officers so far in our inquiries and urge anyone who believes they have footage or information to assist to get in touch."
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The senior officer said police would remain in the area to deal with questions or concerns from the community.
Anyone with information which could help the police investigation can contact officers via 101 or online, quoting incident number 732 of 25 December 2025.
You can also report information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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