Boy, 15, arrested as teen critical after shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old boy was left "fighting for his life" following a shooting in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police said the 16-year-old had been found injured in London Road at about 17:15 GMT on Monday and taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

In a statement, the force said the 15-year old was being held in police custody.

Supt Martin Simcock said: "Gun crime, and violent crime has no place in South Yorkshire, and the fact that a young boy is fighting for his life is appalling and will not be tolerated."

He added: "Detectives, officers and forensics have been in the area today to secure evidence, but we need your help.

"I urge you to get in touch, no matter how small you believe your information to be, it could be the missing piece that we need.

"This boy and his family deserve answers, and we are committed to getting them."

London Road was closed between the junction of Sitwell Place and the Crowther Place turn-off but reopened on Tuesday afternoon.

Earlier, officers were seen carrying out searches of the area, with a large police cordon in place.

The force has said extra patrols will be in place in the area over the coming days.

Speaking to the BBC, one restaurant owner described his shock, with a number of premises forced to close while forensic investigations continue.

Dari Saleh, who owns Marmaris Turkish restaurant, said: "We work here all day and evening and then something like this happens, we're scared, our customers, our business, you don't feel safe."

Meanwhile, Abtisam Mohamed, Labour MP for Sheffield Central, said she was "deeply shocked and saddened".

"My thoughts are with him, his family and all those affected as they face what must be an unimaginably difficult time," she said.

"I urge anyone with information to contact South Yorkshire Police and help bring clarity to this incident."