Rotherham man charged with firearm possession after shots fired
Police were called to the Clifton area on Monday night
A man has been charged with firearms offences after reports of a gun being fired in Rotherham on Monday night.
Police were called to Middle Lane in the Clifton Area at 11:01pm, subsequently making two arrests.
A suspected shotgun was also seized.
Harrison Buckley, 27 and of Pingles Crescent, Rotherham, has been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or enable another to do so.
He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court today (March 12).
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion remains on bail while investigations continue.
Detective Inspector Matt Barnes, of South Yorkshire Police's armed crime team, said:
"We appreciate everyone who has already provided information and intelligence to us and we continue to appeal for anyone else who knows anything about this incident to come forward and report it to us.
"To report information about this incident to us, please call us on 101 or report it to us online. Please quote incident number 1074 of 9 March 2026 when you get in touch.
"We understand that some may not feel comfortable reporting to police directly and would prefer to do so anonymously. The independent charity, Crimestoppers, can be contacted via 0800 555 111 or their website. You will remain completely anonymous and no one will know."