A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot and seriously injured in Sheffield.
The shooting occurred on at 5.15pm on Monday (November 24). The teenager remained in hospital in critical condition on Sunday (November 30).
The suspect, a 26-year-old man, was arrested in Aberdeen by Police Scotland officers on Saturday, (November 29) on suspicion of attempted murder. A 23-year-old woman who was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, South Yorkshire Police say.
Both remain in custody. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder earlier this week. They have since been released on bail as investigations continue, police said.
A 40-year-old man who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Police said the investigation is continuing “at pace” and urged anyone with information to contact them.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, senior investigating officer for the case, said: “This incident understandably caused a lot of concern and heartache in the local communities and our thoughts remain with the child’s family. He is 16 years of age and should have been looking forward to his future but now, his life has been put on pause as he remains in a critical condition following this horrific act of violence.
“I continue to urge anyone who has information that they think may be relevant to our investigation to please get in touch if you haven’t already done so.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, use the South Yorkshire Police website or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Information can also be submitted via the major incident public portal here.