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Boy, 16, critical after Sheffield shooting | UK News

PorIsmael Buendía

Nov 25, 2025
Police on the scene of a shooting in London Road, Sheffield

A teenage boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot in Sheffield.

Police said the 16-year-old was taken to hospital after suffering a gunshot wound on Monday evening.

The incident happened shortly before 5.20pm in London Road.

Officers will remain in the area overnight as they carry out «extensive enquiries to identify those responsible», with increased patrols in the coming days, said a statement from South Yorkshire Police.

London Road is partly closed, and traffic disruption is expected to continue today.

Meanwhile, the boy’s family are with him in hospital.

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London Road is closed from the junction at Sitwell Place to the junction at Crowther Place

‘Terrible incident’

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, the senior investigating officer, said it was a «terrible incident».

«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,» she added.

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«We need you to work with us and provide any information you have,» the officer told the public.

«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.»

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Por Ismael Buendía

Soy Ismael Buendía, director de Comunicación con más de 20 años de experiencia en reputación corporativa, gestión de crisis y estrategia digital. He liderado equipos en multinacionales y agencias, asesorado a directivos y diseñado estrategias de alto impacto. Me motiva la transparencia, la innovación y la comunicación como ventaja competitiva.

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