Five arrested following two shooting incidents in one day in Doncaster
Five arrested following two shooting incidents in one day in Doncaster
Four men and a woman have been arrested in connection with two incidents involving firearms in Doncaster this week.
At 12.08am on Monday (18 May) police received reports of shots being fired at a property on Amersall Crescent within the Scawthorpe area.
Armed officers attended the scene and found evidence consistent with a firearms discharge at two addresses. No injuries were reported, however, damage was caused to the property.
Later on Monday, at 6.22pm, they received reports that a man had been shot while walking on parkland on South Street in the Highfields area.
Emergency services attended the scene and a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not described as life-threatening or life-altering. He remains in hospital at this time.
Since Monday, detectives from the Armed Crime Team have been working around the clock to establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents. Their enquiries have led to five arrests in connection.
Three men aged 20, 28, and 34, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody at this time.
A fourth man, aged 39, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent and possession with intent to supply. He remains in custody at this time.
A 27-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders in connection with this incident and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Inspector Matthew Barnes said: “Our investigation into these two firearms discharges is continuing at pace following these arrests, and we have recovered one firearm. We are committed to finding answers to why these concerning incidents, which put the public and our communities at significant risk, came to happen.
“You will continue to see our officers provide a presence in the areas surrounding the incidents, and I would urge you to speak to them if you have any concerns.
“I would like to thank those who have provided information so far. Statements from witnesses play a vital part in securing justice, and we are continuing to appeal for witnesses and those with any information that could aid our enquiries to get in touch. We cannot stop firearms crime alone, and we rely on the support of our communities.”
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