Heavy police presence in Sheffield suburb

Residents said there have been a number of police vehicles in and around Rushdale Road, Meersbrook, over the last two days.

CRIME: Two men stabbed during disturbance in Sheffield houseToday a convoy of cars pulled up on the street and on Monday night a police helicopter circled above.

POLICE: Gun found in car stopped by police on Sheffield estateDetails of the police incident being dealt with or operation under way have not yet been released by South Yorkshire Police.

The 22-year-old victim was shot in his neck by a man who asked him for cash and cigarettes.

He was blasted in his neck and a bullet shattered his jaw and some teeth.

The victim's mum said he underwent a six hour operation to remove the bullet from his jaw and to fit a metal plate in his mouth after the shooting.

He was placed in an induced coma after the operation.

An update on his condition has not yet been released today.