UPPERTHORPE SHOOTING: Everything we know so far

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Apr 2019, 09:59 GMT

Updated 18th Apr 2019, 14:53 GMT

As a man recovers in hospital after being shot on a Sheffield estate, here is everything we know so far.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

South Yorkshire Police said an 18-year-old man was shot in Oxford Street, Upperthorpe, Sheffield, last night. Photo: Chris Etchells

Emergency services were alerted to the gun attack at 11pm. Photo: Lee Peace

The injured man suffered a gunshot wound to his leg, which is not believed to be life threatening. Photo: Chris Etchells

The gunshot victim was taken to hospital, where he remains this morning. Photo: Chris Etchells

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