London Road and Abbeydale Road: Councillor reveals attack has left victim in serious condition
A councillor has revealed that a busy road is cordoned off this evening because of a serious attack.
A large police cordon is in place on London Road from the junction with Sitwell Place to the junction with Crowther Place.
All South Yorkshire Police confirmed at the time was that the cordon and road closure were “due to a police incident” and that “emergency services remain at the scene.”
In a statement, the force said: “Please avoid the area and plan an alternative route where possible.”
But now, Councillor Ibby Ullah has revealed that police are investigating an attack.
The councillor said: “Sadly, someone was attacked on London Road this evening and is now in a serious, possibly life-threatening condition.
“My thoughts are with everyone affected, and I hope they make a full and speedy recovery.
“No suspects have been identified at this stage.
“The junction of London Road and Abbeydale Road is currently closed as a crime scene and will remain closed until police can search the area in daylight tomorrow.
“The exact reopening time is not yet known.
“Highways are putting a diversion in place, and police are sharing updates...as the situation develops.”
There is a heavy police presence with police tape used to cordon off the stretch of London Road, close to its junction with Abbeydale Road.
Police officers are also standing guard around the perimeter.
Members of the public have reported seeing the fire service and ambulances on the scene earlier this evening (Monday, November 24, 2025).
It is also being reported that an air ambulance weas scrambled - flying low over the Sharrow and Highfield areas, before landing on nearby Mount Pleasant Park.
More to follow.