Trio arrested over shooting in Sheffield released as enquiries continue

Three people including a 17-year-old boy arrested in connection with an investigation into a shooting in Sheffield have been released pending further enquiries.
By Rahmah Ghazali
Published 22nd Aug 2021, 18:14 BST
Updated 22nd Aug 2021, 18:14 BST
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Officers were called at 9.30pm following reports of shots being fired on Samuel Road, Arbourthorne on Friday, August 20.

Armed response officers were deployed to the scene and a short time later discovered a 44-year-old man with injuries on East Bank Road.

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He was taken to hospital where he received medical treatment for a leg injury consistent with a firearms discharge. He has since been discharged.

Officers were called at 9.30pm following reports of shots being fired on Samuel Road, Arbourthorne on Friday, August 20.Officers were called at 9.30pm following reports of shots being fired on Samuel Road, Arbourthorne on Friday, August 20.
Officers were called at 9.30pm following reports of shots being fired on Samuel Road, Arbourthorne on Friday, August 20.

Two men, aged 18 and 44, and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and wounding.

A police spokesperson on Sunday (August 22) said that the 18-year-old and the 44-year-old men have been released on bail.

Meanwhile, the 17-year-old has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 990 of 20 August.