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Teenager arrested after 16-year-old shot in Sheffield
A 15-year-old was arrested on conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old was critically injured in a shooting on a busy Sheffield city-centre road, police said.
- South Yorkshire Police said a 15-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old was shot on London Road in Sheffield on Monday.
- Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight said a dedicated team is working to trace those responsible while officers and forensic teams gather evidence at the scene.
- London Road in the Highfield area was taped off during rush-hour traffic while local residents Sanjay Nijthawan and Jayne Holland reported hearing helicopters and expressed alarm.
- Sheffield Superintendent Martin Simcock said, `Gun crime, and violent crime has no place in South Yorkshire, and the fact that a young boy is fighting for his life is appalling and will not be tolerated...`, and the force announced extra patrols and a commitment to secure justice.
- Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers freephone 0800 555 111 or call 101 quoting incident number 640 to assist South Yorkshire Police online or via live chat.
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