Over 20 people injured in HUGE Sheffield street brawl with 25 arrested

Over 20 people injured in HUGE Sheffield street brawl with 25 arrested

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Dimitris Kouimtsidis

By Dimitris Kouimtsidis


Published: 27/05/2024

- 12:20

22 people were injured, of which 10 seriously, in a violent street fight in Sheffield over the weekend

Over 20 people have been injured in a huge street brawl in Sheffield that led to 25 arrests.

A street fight broke out on Woodbourn Road at around 2.25pm on Saturday afternoon.


Video footage circulated on social media showed large groups wearing hoods over their heads walking up Woodbourn Road.

Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of the fighting.

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10 people are in critical condition

10 of the 22 people injured are believed to be in serious condition, with two in critical condition at the hospital.

A number of weapons believed to have been used in the clashes were recovered by police from the scene.

Officers arrested 25 people and are questioning them on suspicion of multiple violent disorder offences.

A cordon was put in place at Woodbourn Road while officers continued to conduct further enquiries.

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A number of weapons believed to have been used in the clashes were recovered by police from the scene

Woodbourn Road is closed in both directions between the junctions with Worthing Road and Parkway Avenue.

The public are asked to use alternative routes and plan their journeys accordingly.

Chief Superintendent Simon Wanless, said: “Officers have been working through the night at the scene at Woodbourn Road and carrying out extensive enquiries including CCTV trawls.

"I would strongly encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

"If you were in the area around the time of the incident and have CCTV, video or dashcam footage, please get in touch.

"You will see a heightened police presence in the area today and over the next few days.

"If anyone has any concerns or questions please do stop and speak to officers, they are there to help you."

GB News has contacted South Yorkshire Police for comment.

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