Two arrested after armed police rush to residential Rotherham street over reports of a shooting
The pair remain in police custody
Investigations are underway after armed police were deployed to a residential street where guns were reportedly fired.
Officers first received the reports around 6am on Wednesday morning (July 27).
The teams rushed to Cramfit Crescent in the Dinnington area of Rotherham, and found damage to a house that is said to be “consistent with gunshots.”
No injuries have been reported.
Two people, a 34-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause harm and remain in police custody as of 6pm.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Around 6am this morning, we were called to reports of damage to a house on Cramfit Crescent.
“The caller reported to us that a neighbouring property appeared to have been damaged from gunshots, and that they could see firearm casings on the street. It is believed that the firearm was discharged in the night, at around 1am.
“Our officers attended and confirmed the damage to the property was consistent with gunshots, with one bullet hole being located in the lounge window.”