Detectives in Sheffield are calling on the public for information after shots were fired at...

Published: 10:34 am January 8, 2024
Updated: 11:38 am October 8, 2025
Sheffield Detectives Seek Public Information After Shots Fired at Officers

Detectives in Sheffield are calling on the public for information after shots were fired at officers responding to a concern for a woman’s safety. The incident unfolded shortly after 12:00am on January 4, when unarmed officers, attending an unrelated incident in Longley Hall Grove, encountered gunfire from a suspected air weapon.

Despite the alarming situation, no injuries were reported, and officers took cover promptly upon hearing the shots. Armed response units were swiftly deployed to the area, initiating an investigation to locate those responsible for the firearms discharge.

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