Terrified woman miraculously escapes injury after shots fired at her car in late-night attack

A woman driver has escaped injury after shots were fired at her car in a late night attack in Doncaster.
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Armed police descended on Stoops Lane in Bessacarr last night after people living in the area reported gunshots.

Now footage has emerged on social media showing a vehicle with two of its passenger side windows shattered by bullets following the shocking attack.

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Police were called to the street shortly before 11.20pm last night after reports that shots had been fired towards a vehicle.

Stoops Lane in Bessacarr was sealed off by police.Stoops Lane in Bessacarr was sealed off by police.
Stoops Lane in Bessacarr was sealed off by police.
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Doncaster street is sealed off by police after reports of shots being fired

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “On arrival at the scene, officers found evidence consistent with a firearms discharge.

“Extensive searches of the area were carried out by armed response officers.

“No injuries have been reported.

“There remains a police presence in the area this morning as specialist officers continue with their enquiries.”

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Photos from the scene show the street sealed off with police tape near to the junctions with Whitton Close and Hallam Close.

A woman, believed to the driver of the vehicle, shared a short piece of footage of the damaged car on social media and wrote: “Thanks to whoever shot my car up tonight.

"Next time come to me with your issues rather than coming outside my 50 year old parents house and sh***** them up.

Not as if I even have a clue why they’ve done it.

"You’re f****** divvis.

“If anyone knows who it was send me a message.”

Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.