“My initial reaction was shock and then the fear set in”. – Locals react to recent South Yorkshire gun violence.

by joa19rh | Apr 22, 2021 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Following the fatal shooting of Khuram Javed, locals have come forward to express their fears of gun violence in the South Yorkshire region. The crime which happened on April 10 has left many fearful about the level of gun crime in the city. Linda Ozola, 22, a media...

Women’s support group organise protest march to curb Sheffield’s gang violence

by joa18wh | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Crime, News

The community group MumsUnited Sheffield have announced plans to protest through the city on May 22 due to the rising levels of gang violence. Based in Sharrow, the group is calling on all residents to shine a light on youth crime by taking part in the march. Sahira...

Police issue fresh plea for information on suspected murder of Barnsley dad

by joa18jl | Mar 25, 2021 | Crime, News

South Yorkshire Police has issued a fresh plea for information as the murder investigation into a Barnsley father continues. Richard Dyson, 58, was reported missing by his daughter on 25 November 2019. A missing person investigation was launched before detectives’...

Man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offences after police find gun in bush

by joa18jl | Mar 25, 2021 | Crime, News

A 26-year-old man from Sheffield has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison after he was found guilty of possessing a firearm. Junaid Maroof, of Edgedale Road, was arrested on 5 August 2020 when he was stopped by police after he started running in a...

Re-offending landlord convicted for shocking housing conditions

by job18mv | Mar 25, 2021 | Crime, News

A Sheffield landlord has been prosecuted for placing tenants at serious risk of harm following an investigation into his properties. Nilendu Das was convicted earlier this week at Sheffield’s Magistrate Court for numerous housing offences across his three properties...

Hackenthorpe Medical Centre pleads for information following theft and vandalism on their roof

by joa18jl | Mar 25, 2021 | Crime, News

A medical centre in Sheffield is appealing for information after it was targeted by vandals who caused “considerable damage” to their roof. The incident at Hackenthorpe Medical Centre happened on the night of Friday 19 March, but staff have issued a fresh plea in a...