Man, 41, found with gunshot wounds in crashed car: Police arrest three men on suspicion of violent disorder who were also treated for similar injuries
- The 41-year-old man was found inside a crashed Toyota Land Cruiser on Sunday
- Three men, 18, 19 and 22, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder
Three men have been arrested after a man was found in a crashed car with gunshot wounds in Doncaster.
The man, 41, was found inside a green Toyota Land Cruiser at around 19:45 on Sunday on Plumtree Hill Road near Fishlake.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a ‘life-threatening condition’, according to South Yorkshire Police.
Three men, aged 18, 19 and 22, who also had shotgun injuries, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They were treated in hospital for minor injuries, and now remain in police custody.
According to police, the men knocked on the door of a property in Fishlake on Sunday to ask for help, raising the alarm.
Detective Inspector Chris Ronayne, Senior Investigating Officer, said: ‘I understand the community will be very concerned to hear about last night’s incident. A man has been left fighting for his life in hospital and we are working at pace to piece together what has happened.
The man, 41, was found at around 19:45 on Sunday on Plumtree Hill Road near Fishlake
He was found by police inside a crashed green Toyota Land Cruiser after three men knocked on doors in the area to ask for help
Police have advised that local residents will see a heightened police presence in the community
‘Local residents will see a heightened police presence in their community today to provide reassurance. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to speak to them.
‘As we work to establish the circumstances of this serious incident I would ask for anyone with information, or anyone who may have seen a green Toyota Landcruiser last night, to get in touch with us and tell us what you know.
‘If you feel uncomfortable speaking to the police directly, Crimestoppers can take the information from you in confidence and will ensure you remain 100 per cent anonymous.’
