On Christmas Day (25th December) just before midnight at 2327 hrs emergency services responded to Wilfred Drive in Darnall, Sheffield after a 20 year old man was reported to have been shot in his chest. 

The victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical, life threatening condition. 

Senior Investigationg Officer, Chief Inspector Andy Knowles from the Major Crime Team said : " This is an abhorrent incident that has left a man fighting for his life.

"Gun crime poses a great threat to the safety and wellbeing of our community, putting innocent people at risk of being caught up in an offender's actions. it will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

"We are committed to taking firm, decisive action against anyone who chooses to engage in violence or carry illegal firearms, but we are stronger with your help; our communities support. 

"We are thankful to those who have assisted officer's so far in our enquiries and urge anyone who believes they have footage or information to assist to get in touch"