Kevin Pokuta shooting: More arrests in Sheffield murder probe

Kevin Pokuta died in hospital from his injuries following the shooting in Page Hall Road, Sheffield

Police investigating the fatal shooting of a father-of-two in Sheffield have made a further three arrests.

Kevin Pokuta, 19, died from a single gunshot wound following the attack in Page Hall Road on 12 December.

South Yorkshire Police said two men, aged 24 and 26, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday and Friday, respectively.

A 20-year-old woman was also arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting an offender, the force added.

The older man remains in custody, while the other two suspects were released on bail.

Seven people have now been arrested in connection with the shooting

A total of seven arrests have now been made in connection with Mr Pokuta's death.

Four other men, aged 21, 23, 25 and 41, were previously arrested on suspicion of murder and subsequently released on bail.

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Det Ch Insp Joanne Kemp said: "We are determined to find those responsible for Kevin's horrific and tragic death.

"We will not stop until we secure justice for Kevin's family, including his two young children who will now have to grow up without a father."

Anyone with information about the shooting has been asked to contact South Yorkshire Police.