Cliff Street: Two men critically injured in double stabbing near Sheffield flats

Two men are fighting for life after being stabbed by masked men on a Sheffield street.

The men, aged 27 and 21, were on Cliff Street, off Cemetery Road in Sharrow, when they were approached by a group of masked men who became aggressive, police say.

The horrific incident was reported to officers at 4.20am. Yorkshire Ambulance Service transported both victims to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition.

Det Insp Richard Armstrong said: “A cordon remains in place on Cliff Street while our crime scene teams carry out their work.

“Officers will be on patrol, carrying out enquiries and offering community reassurance. I urge you to speak to them if you have any information or concerns.”

On social media, residents of flats on Cliff Street said Cemetery Road was closed temporarily. The cordon was later reduced to Cliff Street, the ‘red block’ of flats and a grassy area. Some stairwells were closed, people reported.

Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage and information. They are especially keen to hear from any witnesses and drivers, including taxis who may have been passing and have footage.

DI Armstrong added: “We are in the early stages of the investigation and will continue to work to find those responsible. Any information, no matter how small, could be the missing piece we need.”

Call 101 quoting incident number 122 of 24 February 2024. Email footage to [email protected] with the incident number in the subject line.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-org.uk