Investigation launched following firearms discharge in Doncaster

We are appealing for information following reports of a firearms discharge in Doncaster which has left a man with serious injuries.

Yesterday evening (Monday 18 May) at 6.22pm, we received reports that a man had been shot while walking on parkland on South Street in the Highfields area.

Emergency services attended the scene and a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are believed to be life-changing. He remains in hospital at this time.

A scene was in place on South Street but has since been lifted, and neighbourhood officers are carrying out additional patrols within the area.

Detective Inspector Matthew Barnes, of our Armed Crime Team, said: "This serious incident took place in broad daylight in an area frequented by the local community, putting innocent people at risk of being caught up in an offender’s actions.

"We are committed to taking firm, decisive action against anyone who chooses to engage in violence or carry illegal firearms and we have a team of highly skilled detectives working to ascertain the circumstances of this incident. Since this was reported to us, we have already carried out a number of enquiries and we now believe this incident could be linked to a previous firearms discharge which happened yesterday nearby within the Scawthorpe area.

"I want to make this very clear - gun crime is a very serious crime which puts innocent lives at risk and this type of criminality does not belong on our streets. People should be able to feel safe in our communities, and I want to assure you we are doing everything we can to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

"During the time of the incident, it is believed a grey Land Rover Discovery was nearby at the time and we would like to speak to anyone who saw the vehicle and its occupants as we believe this could be the missing piece we need to assist us with our investigation. If you have any information, I urge you to report it to us."

If you have any information about this incident, please call 101 or report to us online. Please quote incident number 858 of 18 May 2026 when you get in touch.

You can report online here.

To report anonymously, please contact Crimestoppers on the freephone number 0800 555 111 or make a report via the Crimestoppers website.