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Shot man is son of boxing champ | Shot man is son of boxing champ |
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A teenager shot in the head in a pub car park is the son of former boxing champion Herol "Bomber" Graham. | A teenager shot in the head in a pub car park is the son of former boxing champion Herol "Bomber" Graham. |
Oliver Graham, 19, was taken to hospital after he was shot in the Halfway area of Sheffield on Monday. He discharged himself after treatment. | |
The former European middleweight champion said he believed his son was shot from a distance, which meant the pellets hit his head but not his brain. | The former European middleweight champion said he believed his son was shot from a distance, which meant the pellets hit his head but not his brain. |
A police spokeswoman said his attacker was believed to have used a shotgun. | |
Officers said they were keeping an open mind about the motive for the attack. | Officers said they were keeping an open mind about the motive for the attack. |
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said they were treating the incident "very seriously" and inquiries were ongoing. | In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said they were treating the incident "very seriously" and inquiries were ongoing. |
Officers would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, who believe they may have witnessed this incident and they are urged to contact South Yorkshire Police. | Officers would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, who believe they may have witnessed this incident and they are urged to contact South Yorkshire Police. |
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