South Yorkshire Police in the news amid a wave of high-profile incidents and inquiries across the UK, with Chief Constable Lauren Poultney at the helm.
A number of water-related fatalities have been confirmed across the UK and Ireland amid a record May heatwave. Teenagers and adults have died in rivers, lakes and ponds as emergency services warn of the ongoing risks of cold-water shock and drowning during outdoor swimming.
A 30-year-old woman has died after a shooting outside the One Four One bar on West Street, Sheffield, in a bank holiday weekend incident. Police say she was an innocent bystander and three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Investigators are reviewing CCTV and calling for witnesses.
A child has been detained in South Yorkshire over social media posts encouraging violent confrontations between school groups, part of a wider UK trend. Police have monitored and disrupted the online activity, which originated in London and spread nationally, raising concerns about youth violence and online safety.