Three arrested after shooting outside city bar

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Three people have been arrested as police investigate a shooting outside a bar in Sheffield city centre.

South Yorkshire Police said they were called to reports of a shooting outside the One Four One bar on West Street in Sheffield City Centre at about 02:45 BST on Monday.

Police have not confirmed if anyone was hurt in the shooting.

The force said the two men and a woman arrested over the incident remained in custody for questioning on Monday.

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West Street has been closed between Mappin Street and Westfield Terrace while detectives investigate the scene.

Eldon Street, Westhill Lane and part of Orange Street have also been closed.

Drivers were urged by police to avoid the area.

Police said: “We know this incident will cause concern amongst our local communities and we will provide further updates as soon as we are able to.

“Thank you for your patience while we work at the scene.”

Public transport routes through the city centre have been impacted, with trams unable to operate between Cathedral and Middlewood or Malin Bridge until further notice.

“Tickets acceptance has been agreed with both First and Stagecoach through the disrupted area,” Supertram said in a post on X.”

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