Man arrested after late-night shooting on Smithies Lane, Barnsley
"When a gun is fired the consequences can be devastating”
A suspect is in custody, after a man was threatened and shots were fired on a residential street last night.
The shooting was carried out on Smithies Lane, Barnsley late last night (Saturday, August 29, 2026), with police called in connection with the incident at 10.08pm.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “It is reported a man was threatened and a firearm was discharged. No one was injured during the incident.
“Officers responded and evidence consistent with a firearms discharge was found.”
An investigation has been launched and initial enquiries has led to the arrest of a 39-year-old man in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
The man was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Joanne Chambers said this morning: "When a gun is fired the consequences can be devastating.
“Thankfully no one was injured as a result of this incident, but next time this might not be the case.
"Our communities should not be put at risk because of the reckless actions of those willing to pull a trigger and place innocent lives in potential danger.
“In South Yorkshire we have felt the destructive aftermath gun crime brings and we remain committed as ever to tackle this problem.
"We have a team of specialist detectives and officers investigating this discharge which has led to us making an arrest in the early hours of this morning. But we need your help too.
"If you know anything about this incident please get in touch. No matter how small or insignificant you might think your information is, it could prove to be crucial to our investigation."
If you can help, you can get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 967 of August 29, 2026.
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