Police trace passengers in taxi shot at in Sheffield street

Three passengers in a taxi shot at in a drive-by shooting in Sheffield have been traced.
By Claire Lewis
Published 1st Nov 2019, 13:29 BST
Updated 1st Nov 2019, 16:14 BST
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The three men were in a white Seat estate, operated by City Taxis, when a gun was fired at the vehicle on Tuesday night.

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They initially failed to come forward and identify themselves, but today South Yorkshire Police said ‘they have been traced’.

A taxi was shot at in Margate Drive, Pitsmoor, earlier this weekA taxi was shot at in Margate Drive, Pitsmoor, earlier this week
A taxi was shot at in Margate Drive, Pitsmoor, earlier this week
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It has emerged that one of the passengers received minor injuries, but no other details have been released.

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The shooting is being treated as a ‘targeted’ attack.

South Yorkshire Police said it is ‘not linked to any other incidents at this time’.

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The gunman responsible opened fire from a blue Audi A3 which pulled up alongside the taxi.

Police patrols have been stepped up in the area in a bid to reassure residents of their safety.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident 892 of October 29 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.