Two men arrested after gun reportedly fired

Chloe Aslett
BBC News, Yorkshire
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A firearms discharge was reported on Hayhurst Crescent in Rotherham

Two men have been arrested after a gun was reportedly fired in Rotherham.

South Yorkshire Police said armed officers attended Highfield Park, Maltby, at about 22:45 BST on Sunday.

A gunshot was reported an hour later on nearby Hayhurst Crescent, the force said, with no reported injuries.

A 23-year-old was arrested for firearms and Class A drug possession offences, with a 35-year-old held on suspicion of possessing firearms with intent.

The force said officers would carry out high-visibility patrols in the area in the coming days.

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