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Girl, 13, injured during spate of shootings in Sheffield | Girl, 13, injured during spate of shootings in Sheffield |
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A 13-year-old girl has been injured during a spate of shootings in the space of two hours in Sheffield. | A 13-year-old girl has been injured during a spate of shootings in the space of two hours in Sheffield. |
South Yorkshire Police was called to the Parson Cross estate after reports of shots on three separate roads, between 21:30 and 23:10 BST on Monday. | |
The girl suffered minor injuries on Deerlands Avenue, where shots were fired at the door of a house. | The girl suffered minor injuries on Deerlands Avenue, where shots were fired at the door of a house. |
Vehicles were also shot on Barrie Crescent and Lindsay Avenue. Police believe the incidents are linked. | Vehicles were also shot on Barrie Crescent and Lindsay Avenue. Police believe the incidents are linked. |
Roads remain closed while police investigate. | |
Carol Wilson who lives nearby said the incident had frightened local residents: "It's not safe like it used to be when we were kids - I daren't let mine out. I've got five kids and I don't like them going out." |