Officers have launched an investigation following reports of a firearms discharge at Oxford Street, Sheffield.

At 10.17pm yesterday (Tuesday 17 December) we responded to reports that gunshots had been heard.

Armed officers attended, supported by the National Police Air Service, and evidence consistent with a firearms discharge was found.

Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, and officers are working hard to identify suspects.

A scene was established on Oxford Street while our officers sought to collect further forensic evidence. This has now been stood down.

Our officers are also conducting house to house calls and checking CCTV in the local area as part of their enquiries, and will be carrying out additional patrols in the surrounding area in the coming days.

As the investigation continues, we are now appealing for witnesses, or anyone who has relevant information, photographic or video footage that could help officers with their enquiries to come forward.

Detective Inspector Claire Moss, from our armed crime team, said: “When a firearm is discharged, it rightly causes great concern for the community.

“We will not tolerate gun crime here in South Yorkshire.

“Fortunately, no-one was harmed in the incident last night, but this is not always the case, which is why it is so important that we respond robustly to all reports of firearm discharges.

“Our investigation continues at pace, and it is vital that we have the public’s support as enquiries are carried out.

“If you were in the Oxford Street area around the time of the shooting yesterday, please check your dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage, and contact us if you see anything that could help our investigation no matter how small you may think it is.

“We rely on you, the pubic, as our eyes and ears and the information you provide can help us make the streets of South Yorkshire a safe place for all.

”If you think you can help, please get in touch by calling us on 101, quoting incident number 1007 of 18 December 2024.You can also get in touch with us through our online reporting portal: