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Boy, 16, in life-threatening condition after shooting

A teenage boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot in Sheffield.

Police said the 16-year-old was taken to hospital after suffering a gunshot wound on Monday evening.

The incident happened shortly before 5.20pm in London Road.

Officers will remain in the area overnight as they carry out "extensive enquiries to identify those responsible", with increased patrols in the coming days, said a statement from South Yorkshire Police.

London Road is partly closed, and traffic disruption is expected to continue today.

Meanwhile, the boy's family are with him in hospital.

'Terrible incident'

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, the senior investigating officer, said it was a "terrible incident".

"I want to assure residents that a dedicated team of officers and staff are working tirelessly to understand the circumstances that led to this attack and to trace those responsible," she added.

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"We need you to work with us and provide any information you have," the officer told the public.

"This is not acceptable on our streets, so we must work together to stop it.

"If you see officers in the area and have information or concerns, please do speak to them."

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