Two men injured following suspected stabbings in Rotherham

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Latest news in Yorkshire: October 02, 2018 01:52:33 PM

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Detectives in Rotherham are appealing for information after two men suffered
suspected stab injuries following two incidents in Rotherham yesterday
(Sunday 23 September).

At around 8.15pm yesterday, officers were called to McColls convenience
store in Aston to reports of a disturbance in the carpark.

It is reported that a group of men with their faces covered approached two
stationary cars and assaulted a 21-year-old man, before leaving the scene.

A 21-year-old man was taken hospital where he was treated for suspected stab
injuries to his arm and ribs. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Officers then received information about another reported stabbing, which
happened outside Del’s Convenience store in the Swallownest area, around ten
minutes prior to the incident in Aston.

An 18-year-old man was treated at hospital for suspected slash wounds to his
hands and leg. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Officers are in Rotherham today (Monday 24 September) carrying out initial
enquiries and believe that the two incidents may be connected.

They are appealing for anyone with information about either incident to come
forward.

Were you in the Aston or Swallownest areas last night? Did you see or hear
anything suspicious? Please contact 101 quoting incident 886 of 23 September
2018. You can also ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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