A 16 year old boy is battling for his life in hospital after being shot in Sheffield. The teenager was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, with his family keeping a bedside vigil.

Forensic teams are currently scouring London Road in the Highfield area of the city following reports of gunfire at 5.17pm on Monday, November 24.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police stated: "At 5.17pm today (Monday, November 24) we were called to reports of a shooting on London Road, Sheffield. A 16 year old boy has suffered an injury consistent with a gun shot. He has been taken to hospital and is in a life-threatening condition. His family are with him.

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