Boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over 'stabbing' in Woodhouse, Sheffield
Police have arrested a boy on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Sheffield.
A teenager was taken into custody over the weekend following a stabbing in Woodhouse which left a 14-year-old seriously injured.
Officers were called out on Wednesday (March 18), and an investigation was launched following the incident in Market Square.
The injured boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He is now stable and said to be recovering well.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested yesterday on suspicion of attempted murder and remained in police custody this morning.
Sheffield Superintendent Martin Simcock, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “This senseless attack is the reality of knife crime in our city, and how in the brink of a moment of violence, lives and families can be shattered and have their worlds turned upside down.
“Our dedicated officers have worked round the clock to understand the circumstances that led to this attack and ensure those responsible are brought into custody and put before the courts.
“We will not allow knife crime to take lives and cause fear and harm, it has no place in our communities.
“Policing alone cannot undo this, and we need your help, parents’ help to start conversations, raise awareness and make South Yorkshire a place where young people don’t feel like they need weapons or violence.”
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Police are continuing to appeal for people with information to come forward.
Call 101, quoting incident number 1,131 of March 16, 2026.
You can also report information to SYP via the force’s website , via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
For advice about how to approach a conversation about knife crime with a young person, an animation aimed at children in their early years of secondary school, and other useful resources, please visit the Knives Take Lives website.