Two arrested after gun found in Kimberworth shed

Officers were executing a warrant in Kimberworth on Monday when they found the illegal firearm in a garden shed.

A 44-year-old man and 37-year-old woman, both from Rotherham, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited firearm and have been bailed pending further investigation.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing. If you have any information which could assist our officers, you can contact us online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 466 of 9 October when you get in touch.

“You can access our online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something

“Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.”