Police investigate 'drive-by' Sheffield shooting reports

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Police vehicle in Bransby Street
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Bransby Street, in Sheffield, has been cordoned off by police

Witnesses have reported hearing multiple gunshots during an apparent drive-by shooting in Sheffield.

Police cordoned off Bransby Street after a downstairs window in one of the houses was broken.

A witness said she heard gunshots "in quick succession" followed by the sound of a car driving away.

South Yorkshire Police said officers attended the scene at about 23:10 BST on Wednesday "following reports of gunshots being heard".

Live updates from the scene

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Residents near Sheffield shooting incident report rapid gunfire

Terraced house with broken downstairs window
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The downstairs window of a house on the street has been broken

Evidence markers in Bransby Street Sheffield
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A number of police evidence markers can be seen in the street

One woman told BBC Radio Sheffield: "I heard what sounded like multiple gunshots in quick succession then I heard something smashing, like a window, and then a car driving off.

"I was in shock. I came downstairs to see if my housemates had heard anything and then we rang the police."

Another woman said it sounded like something "from a video game".

Police vehicle in Bransby Street
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South Yorkshire Police were called to the scene at 23:10 BST on Wednesday

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