Shooting in Rock Street

The South Yorkshire Police website reports that a firearm was discharged at a property on Rock Street at around 11.15 pm on Thursday, 11th April.

A 34-year-old sustained gunshot wounds and is currently undergoing surgery in hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Police would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have information, to come forward and assist them with the investigation.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 1242 of Thursday 11 April, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The Messenger contacted the police media team, who informed us that on Friday, 12 April, South Yorkshire Police arrested six men in connection with the incident on suspicion of attempted murder and they have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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