Shop cordoned off and police on the scene after shooting in South Yorkshire house
A shop has been cordoned off and police cars are on the scene after a shooting reported in Rotherham.
Pictures show blue and while tape around the Simply Local store on Middle Lane, in Clifton, just outside Rotherham town centre, and police say a man suffered minor injuries after the incident
They also show a front door near to the shop which appears to have been smashed.
South Yorkshire Police today revealed officers had been called out after a report of a shooting in Clifton, Rotherham, last night (Monday March 9), and said two men had been arrested.
Officers say the suspects and are in police custody following the reported firearms discharge.
Police were called at 11.01pm following a report of a gunshot being heard.
Armed officers were sent and SYP said in a statement this afternoon that they found evidence consistent with a firearms discharge inside a property in Middle Lane.
An investigation was launched and today (Tuesday, March 10), officers have arrested two 26-year-old men on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent.
A suspected firearm, believed to be a shotgun, has also been recovered as part of the investigation.
Following the reported firearms discharge, a man in his 40s suffered a minor injury not believed to have been caused by a firearm.
Police cordons are still in place on Middle Lane and Far Lane while officers conduct further enquiries this afternoon, including visiting neighbouring addresses and gathering CCTV and witness statements.
Detective Inspector Matt Barnes said: "We've already made significant progress with this investigation with two men in custody on suspicion of firearm offences and a firearm seized.
"Everyone should be concerned about gun crime, as every time someone pulls a trigger, innocent lives are put at risk.
"Absolutely anyone could get caught in the crossfire and that is why we need the public's support to help us get these dangerous weapons and individuals off our streets.
"People living in the Middle Lane and Far Lane areas will continue to see an increased presence of officers in your communities today and over the next couple of days.
"They are there to support you if you have any queries or concerns and please don't be afraid to speak to them if you see them out and about.
"We are really grateful to those who have already provided information and intelligence to us, but we now need to hear from anyone else who knows something about this incident and is yet to report it to us.”
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"Even if you've noticed something recently that doesn't quite feel right or something which has aroused your suspicions, please tell us as it could be an important part of the jigsaw."
To report information about this incident, call on 101 or report it to us online. Quote incident number 1,074 of March 9, 2026 when you get in touch.
Alternatively call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or their website.