Two arrests in connection to firearms discharge

Detectives from Doncaster’s Armed Crime Team arrested two men in Doncaster this morning (Thursday, October 19) following the incident in Edlington on Tuesday night when a member of the public reported gunshots being fired at a property on Shaw Road.

This was believed to be a targeted attack and while nobody is thought to have been injured, damage consistent with a firearms discharge was caused to the property, with further damage found to a vehicle on the driveway.

Since the incident there has been an increased presence of armed officers in the area to reassure residents.

Det Insp Chris Ronayne said: “Gunshots being fired in a community is alarming and distressing, especially on a small, residential street.

“The danger a firearms discharge poses to innocent members of the community cannot be overlooked.

“We have been continuing our enquiries at pace and have this morning arrested two men in connection to the discharge.

“A 25 and 29-year-old were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.

“They have both been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

“Gun crime will not be tolerated in our communities.

“We need to stand together, and I urge anyone with information to come forward and speak to us, even the smallest piece of information could assist our enquiries.”

Officers will remain in the area and anyone with concerns is encouraged to stop and speak to them.

Anyone with information about the incident, should call 101 quoting incident 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.