A 16 year old boy is battling for his life in hospital after being shot in Sheffield. The teenager was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, with his family keeping a bedside vigil.
Forensic teams are currently scouring London Road in the Highfield area of the city following reports of gunfire at 5.17pm on Monday, November 24.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police stated: “At 5.17pm today (Monday, November 24) we were called to reports of a shooting on London Road, Sheffield. A 16 year old boy has suffered an injury consistent with a gun shot. He has been taken to hospital and is in a life-threatening condition. His family are with him.
“Officers are conducting thorough investigations to identify those responsible for this incident and will remain in the area overnight with increased patrols taking place in the coming days to provide further reassurance for residents.
“London Road is closed from the junction at Sitwell Place to the junction at Crowther Place, with emergency services at the scene. We expect disruption to the road network throughout tomorrow morning whilst forensic enquiries continue.”, reports Yorkshire Live.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, who is leading the investigation into this case, said: “This a is terrible incident that has left a boy fighting for his life and I know those in our community will be deeply concerned.
“I want to assure residents that a dedicated team of officers and staff are working tirelessly to understand the circumstances that led to this attack and to trace those responsible. We need you to work with us and provide any information you have. This is not acceptable on our streets, so we must work together to stop it.
“If you see officers in the area and have information or concerns, please do speak to them. If you have any information that could help officers with their investigation you can also get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 630 of 24 November 2025.”
You can contact South Yorkshire Police online here. If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on the freephone 0800 555 111 or fill out a secure form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No one will know you have contacted them and your details will remain confidential.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
