Shots fired at two Dearne Valley homes were ‘targeted attacks’

The first incident was in Lindrick Close, Conisbrough, where shots were fired at around 10.30pm, causing damage to a window. 

Around ten minutes later, a second report was received of shots being fired at a house three miles away on Lime Tree Walk, Denaby Main. Damage was caused to an upstairs window.

No-one was injured during the attacks and police are not at present treating them as linked.

A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “While the investigation into these two incidents is in the early stages, detectives are treating them as targeted.  

“Enquiries remain ongoing to identify those involved and ascertain the exact circumstances around what happened. 

"During the course of enquiries so far, a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of a firearms offence in connection to both offences. He has since been released under investigation.”  

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1055 of August 15 2018. Or pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.