Increased police presence following 'firearms discharge'

Door-to-door enquiries have been carried out in Edlington after a member of the public reported gunshots being fired at a property on Shaw Road at around 11.30pm on Tuesday (October 17).

A force spokesperson said it was believed to have been a “targeted attack” and, while nobody is thought to have been injured, “damage consistent with a firearms discharge was caused to the property.”

A vehicle on a driveway was also damaged by a “blunt object.”

Armed response officers cordoned off the area and an investigation is now underway, with additional high-visibility patrols taking place in the area to reassure residents.

The cordon has since been removed.

Det Insp Chris Ronayne, senior investigating officer, said: "This was a very alarming and worrying incident that happened in a small residential street late at night, and I fully appreciate how concerning this is for the community.

"Carrying a gun and firing it at a home is the epitome of callous behaviour, and it is something we will not tolerate in our communities.

"We want to reassure residents that our work is continuing at pace and we are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry.

"It is so important that local people tell us what they know so we can build up a full picture of what has happened.

"The message to those involved in this type of criminality is clear – we are coming for you, and we will work relentlessly to bring those who carry a gun to justice."

Anyone with information about the incident, should call 101 quoting incident number 1130 of October 17.

CCTV, video doorbell or dashcam footage can be emailed to [email protected] quoting the same incident number in the email subject line.

If you would prefer not to speak to police or provide your personal details, you can pass information in confidence and anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via the UK contact centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or by completing an online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.