Armed police flock to Doncaster street after shots fired at house
Police were called to the street early this morning
Armed police have flocked to a Doncaster street after shots were fired at a house.
Emergency services were called to Balby following gunshots being fired shortly before 8am.
South Yorkshire Police have now launched a probe and are appealing for anyone with footage and information to come forward.
A spokesperson said: “Following reports of a firearms discharge in Balby, officers are appealing for footage and information
“At 7.42am this morning (9 November) we received reports of a shots being fired at a property on Smith Square.
“Armed officers, CID and the Armed Crime Team responded and immediately began to search and recover evidence.
“Damage to the property, including smashed windows was consistent with a firearm being discharged.
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“Initial enquiries have led us to believe that the suspects attended the property in a white Ford Puma, discharged their weapon before fleeing.
“We are urging anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of a white Ford Puma around the area, or that you may have seen closeby driving at speed or in a reckless manner to get in touch.”
Footage can be uploaded directly via the South Yorkshire Police portal.
Detective Inspector of the Armed Crime Team and leading the inquiry Claire Moss said: “Thankfully during this incident no one was injured, but this could have been very different.
“Gun crime puts people’s lives at risk, and while we work to piece together the circumstances, we need our community’s support to show that guns have no place in our neighbourhoods.
“As today progresses, we will have armed officers, detectives and forensic teams working, speaking to residents, gathering evidence to ensure those responsible for pulling the trigger face justice.
“If you believe you can help, please get in touch, before we see further risk of innocent people getting caught in crossfire.”
If you believe you can help, please get in touch quoting incident number 146 of 9 November 2026.
Insp Moss continued: “Sometimes the smallest piece of information could prove to be an important part of the jigsaw and it's imperative that if you know something about this incident, those involved or the vehicle believed to have been used, report it to us."
You can share information anonymously with independent charity Crimestoppers on the freephone number 0800 555 111 or make a report via their website.
You will remain completely anonymous and no one will know you have contacted them.