Man injured in Sheffield shooting

19 December 2020

A man has been found with gunshot wounds in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police said they were called to a property in Exeter Drive, in the Broomhall area of the city, at about 04:00 GMT.

A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital with gunshot and stab injuries to his legs.

A cordon remains in place in the area and additional patrols have been established to provide reassurance to residents, police added.

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