Investigation launched after shots fired in Rotherham
A firearm was discharged on Harding Avenue in the Rawmarsh area
Last updated 9th Aug 2026
An investigation has been launched following reports of shots fired in part of Rotherham.
Police received reports at 11.12pm on Friday (7 August) that shots were fired from a dark-coloured vehicle towards a white flat-bed van on Harding Avenue in the Rawmarsh area.
No injuries were reported.
Detective Inspector Hugo Denton said: "I want to reassure the local community that we have a team of detectives currently working at pace to piece together the circumstances behind this incident. Officers will be carrying out additional patrols in the area today so if you see them, please do speak to them if you have any questions or concerns.
"We will not tolerate gun crime - it puts innocent lives at risk of serious harm and whilst on this occasion no one was injured, the consequences could have been much more severe.
"We are now urging anyone who may have any information that could assist our investigation to come forward. Were you in the area at the time of the incident? Even the smallest piece of information could help us in finding those responsible, so it is imperative that if you know something about this incident, you report it to us."