CCTV appeal after man suffers serious injury requiring surgery in Sheffield attack involving unknown group
Police are asking for help to trace the three men pictured in these CCTV images over an attack in Sheffield city centre which left another man needing surgery.
The incident is alleged to have taken place near to Sheffield City Hall on Barker’s Pool at around 2am on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
South Yorkshire Police has today (Monday, January 26, 2026) shared details of the alleged assault, as officers appeal for the public’s help to trace the three men pictured.
It is believed they may hold vital information.
A force spokesperson said: “We are appealing for your help to identify three men we would like to speak to in connection to an assault in Sheffield city centre.
“On Sunday 14 December at 2am, it is reported that a man in his 20s was walking outside of Sheffield City Hall with his friends when he was approached by a group of unknown men.
“The group are alleged to have started talking to the friends before one man has punched one of the friends in his face, causing serious injury.
“The victim was taken to hospital and required surgery.
“Since the assault, officers have been conducting enquiries, gathering CCTV, and as part of their investigation are now asking for your help to identify three men they would like to speak to.
“Do you recognise any of them?”
Anyone who believes they can help is asked to please get in touch with police, quoting crime reference number 14/219556/25.