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Arrests after firearms stolen from Sheffield gun shop

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Police were called to Hardy's Gunsmiths, which specialises in shotguns

Three people have been arrested after firearms were stolen during a burglary at a gun shop in Sheffield.

Police said several items were taken in the break-in at Hardy's Gunsmiths on Alderson Road on Friday.

Officers carried out warrants across the city and made a series of arrests but have not yet recovered the stolen weapons.

Two men, 33 and 38, and a woman, 31, are in custody on suspicion of burglary and handling stolen goods.

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South Yorkshire Police said the investigation was "progressing quickly"

Officers were called to the shop, which sells new and used shotguns, at about 00:50 BST and are reviewing CCTV footage and evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to come forward.

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