Doncaster house and vehicles damaged in 'targeted' shooting

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Police were called to Barnby Dunn Road in Wheatley on Monday

Multiple shot have been fired at a house and vehicles in Doncaster in what police have called a "targeted attack".

People living in Barnby Dun Road, in Wheatley, reported hearing "popping" sound and a car speeding off at about 00:52 BST on Monday.

South Yorkshire Police said no one was hurt but a property and two vehicles were damaged.

The force has appealed for anyone with information or any CCTV footage from the area to come forward.

Det Insp Claire Moss said: "This is an alarming incident that happened in a residential street when many people were fast asleep

"It is fortunate no one was injured and we are now putting resources into finding the people responsible.

"We are treating this a targeted attack, and we will work relentlessly to bring the offenders of this crime to justice and take dangerous weapons off our streets for good."

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