Shooting was "part of series of linked incidents"

Police are urging the public to provide information on the incidents which happened in the Milner Road area between Monday and Wednesday.

Police received calls at 10.38pm last night reporting that a man had been shot on Milner Road, a police spokesperson said.

Officers arriving at the scene found evidence that a gun had been fired and, at around the same time, a man (51) presented at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with a shotgun injury.

He is in a serious but stable condition, the spokesperson said.

Police are also investigating reports of shots being fired on Milner Road at around midnight on Wednesday and reports of an attempted arson at around the same time.

An incident of criminal damage on Monday is also being looked at, the spokesperson said.

No further injuries have been reported.  

Det Insp Matt Bolger said: “We are treating these incidents as targeted attacks and believe they are part of an ongoing dispute.

“However, this does not diminish any fear or concern felt within the community and I want to reassure people that we are working extremely hard to identify and locate those responsible.

“Did you see any of these incidents taking place?

“Do you have any CCTV or dashcam footage which could be useful?

“Have you filmed something on your phone that might help us?

“You can send it straight to us.

“Specialist detectives are compiling all the information and evidence we have so far, to ensure that we can piece together a clear timeline of what has happened the last few days.”

The incident is not being linked to a firearm's discharge on Bentley Road at this time.

Det Insp Bolger added: “I understand that it can sometimes be really difficult to speak to the police, but it’s essential that you do.

“You can contact Crimestoppers as an alternative to the police but know that we are here to listen and take action.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact 101 or use the online reporting tool or live chat.

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The incident number is 1020 of August 25.