Deiryen Dyce is currently in custody after being charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Shanice Brookes outside a Sheffield city centre bar in May 2026. Dyce, aged 32, has been charged with assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of drugs, and possession of criminal property — and was remanded into custody ahead of his first court appearance.

Who Is Deiryen Dyce?

Deiryen Dyce is a 32-year-old man from Ellesmere Road North, Burngreave, Sheffield. He came to national attention on 28 May 2026 when South Yorkshire Police charged him in connection with the fatal shooting of Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old mother who was killed outside a bar in Sheffield city centre on 25 May 2026.

Prior to these charges, Dyce was not a public figure. He was arrested alongside Jemele Rhone — the man alleged to have fired the shot that killed Shanice Brookes — in Stockport before both were charged late on 28 May 2026. Both were remanded into custody immediately and appeared before Sheffield Magistrates Court on 29 May 2026.

What Happened in Sheffield on 25 May 2026?

In the early hours of Monday, 25 May 2026 — a Bank Holiday weekend — police were called to reports of a shooting outside One Four One bar in Sheffield city centre at around 2.45am. Officers and paramedics attended the scene but were unable to save Shanice Brookes, who died a short time later in hospital.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed that the gun was fired following an altercation in the street. Shanice Brookes, a mother of a young son, was an entirely innocent bystander who had no involvement in the dispute that led to the shooting. A 30-year-old man initially arrested on suspicion of murder was subsequently released and is no longer considered a suspect.

The investigation was led by Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles. Speaking after the charges were announced, DCI Knowles described the incident as a demonstration of how gun crime destroys families and brings devastation to communities. He urged anyone with information to contact South Yorkshire Police quoting incident number 135 of 25 May 2026, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

What Charges Is Deiryen Dyce Facing?

Deiryen Dyce has been charged with five offences in connection with the Sheffield shooting:

• Assisting an offender — under section 4 of the Criminal Law Act 1967, this charge applies to anyone who, knowing or believing that a person has committed an offence, does an act with intent to impede the arrest or prosecution of that person.
• Possession of ammunition — unlawfully possessing ammunition for a firearm without lawful authority.
• Possession of drugs with intent to supply — a serious charge under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, carrying significant custodial sentences depending on the class of drug involved.
• Possession of drugs — a separate charge covering personal possession of a controlled substance.
• Possession of criminal property — under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, relating to property that is or represents the proceeds of criminal conduct.

Importantly, Deiryen Dyce has not been charged with murder or manslaughter. The murder charge relates solely to Jemele Rhone, who is alleged to have fired the weapon that killed Shanice Brookes. Dyce is alleged to have played a supporting role in the aftermath of the shooting.

What Does Assisting an Offender Mean?

Under UK law, assisting an offender is an offence under section 4 of the Criminal Law Act 1967. A person commits this offence if, knowing or believing that another person has committed an arrestable offence, they do any act with the intent to impede that person’s apprehension or prosecution. This could include helping someone flee the scene, disposing of evidence, or otherwise obstructing a police investigation.

The maximum penalty for assisting an offender varies depending on the sentence available for the original offence. Where the original offence carries a sentence of life imprisonment — as murder does — assisting an offender can itself carry a maximum of ten years in prison. This makes the charge against Deiryen Dyce a serious one that could result in a substantial custodial sentence if he is convicted.

It is important to note that a charge is an allegation — Deiryen Dyce is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty by a court. He has not yet entered a plea, and a trial date has not yet been set. All allegations reported here are as stated by South Yorkshire Police and have not been tested in court.

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What Happens Next in the Case?

Both Deiryen Dyce and Jemele Rhone appeared before Sheffield Magistrates Court on 29 May 2026 after being remanded into custody. Given the seriousness of the charges — particularly the murder charge against Jemele Rhone — the case is expected to be committed to the Crown Court, where trials for indictable offences such as murder must be heard.

In cases involving murder and firearms offences, Crown Court proceedings can take many months to reach trial. Both defendants are likely to remain remanded in custody throughout these proceedings unless an application for bail is made and granted, which is extremely rare in cases involving allegations of this severity.

South Yorkshire Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information. Anyone with information about the incident can report online via the South Yorkshire Police Major Incident Public Portal. For those with family members remanded in custody, you can locate the prison where a remand prisoner is being held using the Prison Inmate Search service. The Parole Board process will only become relevant much later in proceedings, if a conviction and custodial sentence are secured.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Deiryen Dyce in custody?

Deiryen Dyce is in custody because he has been charged with assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of drugs, and possession of criminal property. The charges relate to the fatal shooting of Shanice Brookes outside One Four One bar in Sheffield on 25 May 2026. He was remanded into custody ahead of his appearance at Sheffield Magistrates Court on 29 May 2026.

What is Deiryen Dyce charged with?

Deiryen Dyce faces five charges: assisting an offender, possession of ammunition, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of drugs, and possession of criminal property. He has not been charged with murder. The murder charge relates solely to Jemele Rhone, who is alleged to have fired the gun that killed Shanice Brookes.

Who is Jemele Rhone?

Jemele Rhone is a 30-year-old man from Outram Road, Wybourn, Sheffield. He has been charged with the murder of Shanice Brookes, possession of a firearm, and possession of criminal property in connection with the Sheffield bar shooting on 25 May 2026. He is also remanded in custody and appeared alongside Deiryen Dyce at Sheffield Magistrates Court on 29 May 2026.

What happened to Shanice Brookes?

Shanice Brookes was a 30-year-old mother who was fatally shot outside One Four One bar in Sheffield city centre in the early hours of 25 May 2026. She was an innocent bystander with no involvement in the altercation that preceded the shooting. She died in hospital a short time after the incident, leaving behind a young son.

What does assisting an offender mean in UK law?

Assisting an offender is an offence under section 4 of the Criminal Law Act 1967. It applies to anyone who, knowing that a person has committed a serious offence, does an act intended to help that person avoid arrest or prosecution. Where the original offence carries a life sentence, such as murder, the maximum sentence for assisting an offender is ten years in prison.