Woman, 55, injured in street shooting

A 55-year-old woman has been injured in a shooting in a South Yorkshire street.

Police believe a group of men were outside a property on High Street in Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, just before 22:00 BST on Friday when a gun was fired.

The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance, where she is being treated for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

South Yorkshire Police said evidence was found at the scene consistent with a firearms discharge.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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