Sheffield traffic: Warning to motorists as London Road remains closed due to shooting

A major Sheffield road remains closed this morning as police continue investigations into a shooting in the city yesterday.

A section of London Road remains closed near Sharrow while police are on the scene, with part of the street taped off and clear ‘road closed’ signs’ in place.

Picture shows the scene on London Road, Sheffield, this morning as police investigate a gun incident .Photo: Alastair Ulke, National Worldplaceholder image
Picture shows the scene on London Road, Sheffield, this morning as police investigate a gun incident .Photo: Alastair Ulke, National World | Alastair Ulke

It is expected to affect traffic in the area through the morning at least.

South Yorkshire Police have closed London Road from the junction at Sitwell Place to the junction at Crowther Place.

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Part of London Road is sealed off | Alastair Ulke

Officers expect disruption to the road network throughout this morning whilst forensic enquiries continue.

A boy, 16, was shot at around 5.17pm yesterday.

He was rushed to hospital in a life threatening condition.

As of last night, no arrests had been made.

More to follow.

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