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Sheffield street shut LIVE as police and ambulance swarm area near shops
Developing story first seen 3 hours ago
New coverage adds a resident’s account that he had heard the incident was a stabbing and said he was no longer surprised by trouble in the area. Police and ambulance crews attended Ribston in Darnall, Sheffield, on Thursday afternoon, and cordoned off the residential street.
The circumstances remain unclear, and South Yorkshire Police has been contacted for comment. An eyewitness said people and more than three police cars rushed towards the scene, while another resident reported hearing that a stabbing had taken place.
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In short
- A resident says he heard the Darnall incident was a stabbing.
- Police cordoned off Ribston as emergency crews attended.
- The circumstances have not been confirmed.
How this story developed
- 1 hour ago Police and ambulance crews attended Ribston in Darnall, Sheffield, on Thursday afternoon after a reported stabbing. Police cordoned off the residential street, where several police cars and officers were seen, as members of the public gathered nearby.
- 1 hour ago New coverage adds a resident’s account that he had heard the incident was a stabbing and said he was no longer surprised by trouble in the area.
Explained simply
Darnall is an area in the east of Sheffield, with homes and local shops. Ribston is a residential street there, and police are responsible for responding to reports of crime and keeping the public safe.
Police and ambulance crews may attend when someone is hurt or there is concern about immediate danger. The accounts reported so far do not establish what happened, and a resident’s report that they had heard of a stabbing has not been confirmed.