Attacker still on the loose over Sheffield stabbing

The victim, aged in his 40s, was stabbed in Abbeydale Road, close to the junction with Wolseley Road, at about 3.15pm.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said he sustained wounds to his ‘lower body’ and has been taken to hospital.

They described the injuries as ‘non life-threatening’.

Nobody has been arrested in relaton to the incident and police are still hunting the attacker.

In a statement, police said ‘enquiries are ongoing’ and added that the victim is in a ‘stable condition.’

It was reported that a house was sealed off close to the scene of the incident earlier but this cordon has now been lifted.