Exclusive:'This cannot continue' says Burngreave councillor in wake of Sheffield stabbing
The councillor said he has met the family of the victim
A city councillor has confirmed a man was stabbed in Sheffield’s Page Hall district last night.
Emergency services were rushed to Firth Park Road at around 5pm on Tuesday (May 19) and a police cordon was in place overnight.
One witness, who asked to remain anonymous, said they arrived shortly after an ambulance car attended the scene, and stayed until a full ambulance arrived.
Today (May 20), newly elected ward councillor Mustafa Ahmed confirmed the incident was a stabbing and claimed the victim was in a stable condition in hospital.
“Following the serious incident on Firth Park Road today, I attended the scene immediately and spoke directly with police officers and local residents,” said the councillor in message to The Star.
“The police confirmed that this was a serious stabbing incident, and investigations are ongoing.
“I also spoke with the family of the victim, who informed me that he is currently in hospital and is in a stable condition. I wish him a full and speedy recovery.”
‘This cannot continue’
Mr Ahmed called violence in the Page Hall area “a serious challenge,” and wrote: “As the newly elected councillor for Burngreave, I want residents to know that community safety is my top priority.
“For too many years, our area has faced serious challenges including violence, stabbings, shootings, antisocial behaviour, and crime that have left many residents feeling unsafe.
“This cannot continue.
“I will be working closely with local police, community organisations, and the council to push for real action and long-term solutions to make our streets safer. The people of Burngreave deserve better — better streets, better opportunities, and a safer future for our children and families.
“I will continue to keep residents updated as more information becomes available.”
South Yorkshire Police was contacted for a comment.