Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 13th April 2025 at 15:00hrs
Police have launched an investigation following a serious disturbance in the Stocksbridge area of Sheffield on Saturday evening, which has left one man in critical condition.
Officers were called to Knoll Close at 8:36 pm yesterday (Saturday, April 12th) following reports of a large group of people fighting in the street, with one individual reportedly armed with a knife.
Upon arrival, armed officers arrested a 34-year-old man. However, it quickly became apparent that the arrested man required urgent medical attention. He was subsequently transported to hospital by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service and remains in a critical condition.
A 35-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man have also been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of attempted murder.
They are currently in police custody and being questioned.
A significant police presence remains in Stocksbridge as officers conduct a thorough investigation.
Several roads have been cordoned off, including Knoll Close, Wheatacre Road, Ellorslie Drive, and sections of Victoria Road and Glebelands Road. Victoria Road is closed from its junction with Glebelands Road to the junction with Bracken Moor Lane.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles, the Senior Investigating Officer, stated, “Our investigation is at an early stage and we are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
He appealed to the public for information, saying, “We are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has information that may be able to assist our investigation.
You can pass information to police via our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 902 of 12 April 2025 when you get in touch.”
Members of the public can provide information online via the dedicated portal: https://orlo.uk/363O1.
Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or by completing a secure online form at https://orlo.uk/ouAJu.
In line with standard procedures, South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a referral will be made to the force’s Professional Standards Department and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
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