14/03/2007

Taxi driver shot dead in Sheffield

A taxi driver has been shot dead in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police have confirmed.

The 53-year-old was found suffering from gunshot wounds in Scott Road in the Pitsmoor area of the city around 1:45am on Wednesday morning.

Police were called to the scene following reports of shots being fired and a road traffic collision.

The man was taken to Northern General Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The scene around the incident has been cordoned off and a forensic examination is taking place.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact Attercliffe police station on: 0114 296 4471 or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA/SP)

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