A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after sustaining life-threatening injuries from a shooting.

South Yorkshire Police (SYP) were called to Page Hall Road in Sheffield in the early hours of yesterday morning following reports of a firearm discharge.

A spokesperson for SYP said: “Emergency services attended, and a 19-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries, where he remains at this time.”

Page Hall Road, which is between the junction of Firth Park Road and Barretta Street, is currently cordoned off whilst officers conduct their investigations.

Officers are asking the public to avoid this area if possible for the time being.

No arrests have been confirmed yet, and SYP urges the public to call 101 quoting incident number 19 of 12 December 2023 if they have any pertinent information.