Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar

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A woman has died following a shooting outside a bar in Sheffield city centre.

The 30-year-old was found with serious injuries outside One Four One on West Street at about 02:45 BST on Monday.

She was treated at the scene by police officers and paramedics before being taken to hospital, where she later died.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident. A 30-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were held near Stockport in the early hours, and a 30-year-old man was arrested in Sheffield.

They remained in custody for questioning on Monday.

While the woman is yet to be formally identified, her family have been informed, according to South Yorkshire Police.

Assistant Chief Constable Colin McFarlane said: “This is a devastating incident which has resulted in the death of a young woman while on a night out during the bank holiday weekend in Sheffield.”

He added that police would continue to have a “significant presence at the scene in the area today and in the coming days”.

West Street has been closed between Mappin Street and Westfield Terrace, and Eldon Street, Westhill Lane and part of Orange Street have also been closed.

Drivers have been urged by police to avoid the area.

Three arrested after shooting outside city bar