Earl Street: Two men charged with attempted murder following Sheffield city centre stabbing
Two men have been charged with attempted murder, following one of the stabbings alleged to have taken place in Sheffield city centre last weekend.
A 29-year-old man was hospitalised with stab wounds, following the alleged attack on Earl Street, next to the Moor Market, at around 5.05am on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Issuing an update this afternoon, Wednesday, November 13, South Yorkshire Police confirmed they have now charged two people in connection with the incident.
A force spokesperson said: “Two men have been charged following a reported stabbing on Earl Street, Sheffield on Sunday (10 November).
“Wayne Atkinson, 32, of William Street, Sheffield, has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and possession of a bladed article.
“Brendon Atkinson, 29, of William Street, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
“Both men have been remanded into custody ahead of a hearing at Sheffield Magistrates' Court today.”
A police cordon was in place on throughout Sunday until approximately 3pm, with crime scene investigators (CSI) in attendance.
A second stabbing also took place on Carver Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.
During the course of the Carver Street incident, a 20-year-old man suffered injuries that are not thought to have been life-threatening, South Yorkshire Police said on Sunday.