Teenager Fighting for Life After City Centre Shooting
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot on a busy Sheffield street during rush hour.
The incident occurred on Monday 25 November 2025 at approximately 5:20pm on London Road, a major route into the city centre.
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a shooting, where they discovered the teenage victim with serious injuries.
Police Investigation and Arrest
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
Detectives from the force are working to establish the full circumstances that led to this violent attack.
Officers and forensic teams have been conducting extensive searches at the location to gather evidence that could help their investigation.
Appeal for Information from Public
Sheffield Superintendent Martin Simcock condemned the attack, stating: "Gun crime and violent crime has no place in South Yorkshire, and the fact that a young boy is fighting for his life is appalling and will not be tolerated."
He emphasised that the investigation still relies heavily on help from the public, urging anyone with information to come forward regardless of how insignificant it might seem.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, the senior investigating officer, described it as a "terrible incident" and assured residents that a dedicated team is working tirelessly to understand what happened and trace those responsible.
Police have reiterated that any piece of information could be crucial to their investigation and have asked witnesses to contact them immediately.
