Photographers have been snapped at the house in Doncaster as police comb the scene for clues

Police in Doncaster are appealing for information after several shots were fired at a house and vehicles in the Wheatley area of ​​the city overnight.

It is reported that at around 12.52am on Monday (May 13), a resident heard a ‘popping’ sound in Barnby Dun Road before seeing a car speeding away from an address in the street. The incident was reported to the police at 7.43am. They went to the scene, where they found damage consistent with a firearm discharge.

Police confirmed no one was injured, but a house and two vehicles were damaged. A scene is currently in place to allow officers to carry out their work and a detailed forensic examination of the scene. A number of inquiries are being carried out, including house-to-house visits and CCTV trawls of the area, and police are urging anyone with information about this incident to get in touch immediately.

Read more: Sheffield is home to Europe’s largest food hall, as the opening date has been confirmed

Detective Inspector Claire Moss, of South Yorkshire Police’s armed crime team, said: “This is an alarming incident which happened on a residential street when many people were fast asleep. It is fortunate that no one was injured and we are now putting in resources. in finding the people responsible.

“Our position on gun crime is simple – we will not tolerate it here in South Yorkshire, which is why we are now urging anyone with information to get in touch with us. We are treating this as a targeted attack and will work on it. let’s relentlessly bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice and take dangerous weapons off our streets for good. However, we can only do this with the full help and cooperation of the public.

“If you witnessed this incident in Barnby Dun Road and have not yet spoken to the police, please do so immediately as even the smallest piece of information could prove to be a vital piece of the puzzle. Furthermore, if you have any relevant information, CCTV or dash cam footage that could assist our detectives in their investigation, please contact us.”

A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police added: “As well as a cordon which will remain in place to keep people safe, our officers will be carrying out a number of highly visible proactive patrols to reassure members of the community in light of this incident .

“If you have any concerns, questions or concerns, please speak to our officers while they are on patrol. They are there to help you, to support you, and ultimately to keep you safe. Anyone with information about this incident can get in touch by calling us on 101. You can also submit information online via our new website . When contacting please quote incident number 175 of 13 May 2024.

“If you are emailing the dash cam or CCTV footage then please email them at [email protected] and put ‘175 of 13 May 2024’ in the subject of the email .”

Get all the latest and breaking South Yorkshire news straight to your inbox Sign up for our newsletter here.