Latest news in Yorkshire: September 11, 2017 10:30:46 AM
Detectives investigating the death of a 31-year-old man in the Firth Park area of Sheffield have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday afternoon (Sunday 10 September). He currently remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
At around 12.00am on Sunday 10 September, officers responded following reports a man had been seriously injured on the Wensley Estate, Firth Park, Sheffield.
The 31-year-old had suffered suspected stab wounds and was taken to hospital. He sadly died a short time later.
A murder investigation has now been launched and detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
DCI Steve Whittaker, who is leading the murder investigation, has said: “Extensive enquires are currently ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and I would urge anyone with any information to please report it to us.
“I understand incidents of this nature cause alarm and fear and I would like to offer my reassurance that officers will be conducting extra patrols in the area.
“If you witnessed the incident, or have any have any information that may be able to assist with our investigation, please report it via 101 quoting incident number 3 of 10 September 2017. Anonymous information can also be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Issued: 10/09/2017- NEWS: Murder investigation launched in Sheffield
A murder investigation has now commenced after a 31-year-old man was found seriously injured on the Wensley Estate in Firth Park, Sheffield and later died in hospital.
Police were called at 12.02am on Sunday 10 September, following reports that a man had been injured.
He was taken to hospital but was pronounced deceased shortly afterwards.
If you have any information, please call us on 101 quoting incident number 3 of 10 September 2017. Or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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