Police move residents to safe location after gun incident

Police were called to Victoria Road at about 9pm last night after gunshots were heard in the area.

A force spokesman said the occupants of the house were not injured and are receiving specialist support.

A resident of the street told the Advertiser that two shots were heard on Victoria Road last night.

Police cordoned off part of the street.

The resident said that a property had been boarded up.

The incident happened just a day after a gun was fired on Frederick Street in the town following which three men were arrested on suspicion of firearm offences.

The men have now been bailed pending further enquiries.

Det Insp Mark Monteiro, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “I understand that this will be extremely concerning for members of the Mexborough community as well as the wider general public.

“At this stage, we cannot say whether the two incidents are linked, however it does appear that they were both targeted and that there is no wider threat to the community.

“Enquiries are ongoing and, in the meantime, there will be a high number of uniformed officers in the area as well as increased patrols.

“Residents can be reassured that we have got a number of resources in place to bring those responsible to justice.

“I would appeal for anyone with information about either incident to contact 101.”

Anyone with information about the Victoria Road incident should contact 101 quoting incident 1063 of January 21.

People can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or email [email protected].