Woman arrested over shooting of boy, 12, in Sheffield

A woman is in custody after being arrested over the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Sheffield.
By Claire Lewis
Published 21st Jan 2020, 06:35 BST
Updated 21st Jan 2020, 06:35 BST
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The 42-year-old was arrested yesterday over a drive-by shooting on Northern Avenue, Arbourthorne, on Sunday, January 12 in which a young boy was injured.

The youngster needed surgery after suffering for a gunshot wound to his leg but has since been discharged from hospital.

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South Yorkshire Police said the woman arrested over the incident is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

A woman has been arrested over the shooting of a boy, 12, in SheffieldA woman has been arrested over the shooting of a boy, 12, in Sheffield
A woman has been arrested over the shooting of a boy, 12, in Sheffield

A total of four arrests have been made so far.

Stephen Dunford, 25, of Fellbrigg Road, Arbourthorne, is in custody after being charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Two 30-year-old men quizzed over the shooting have been released on bail

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 516 of January 12.