Five months in Page Hall: Every incident since the beginning of lockdown

The Sheffield neighbourhood of Page Hall has rarely been out of the news since the coronavirus lockdown began in late March.
By Dan Hayes
Published 25th Aug 2020, 16:45 GMT
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The small north-east suburb has seen violence and anti-social behaviour over the years, but since the pandemic started earlier this year, the area has frequently been in the headlines.

And in addition to large-scale disorder, the area has also seen some of the highest numbers of coronavirus deaths in the UK, although a direct link to lockdown breaches has not been established.

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Below is a list of all the incidents the Star has reported on which have taken place in Page Hall and the wider area of Fir Vale over the last five months.

Crowds gather on the streets of Page Hall.Crowds gather on the streets of Page Hall.
Crowds gather on the streets of Page Hall.

April 8 – Residents ‘fear for their safety’ as crowds ignore lockdown rules

April 26 – Fury as groups of youths continue to ignore social distancing rules

May 12 – Police deployed after huge crowd gathers in Sheffield street during disturbance

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May 14 – Extra police deployed to tackle social distancing breaches after residents call for army

A still from a video of a mass brawl in Page Hall.A still from a video of a mass brawl in Page Hall.
A still from a video of a mass brawl in Page Hall.

May 21 – Police break up ANOTHER Page Hall brawl as neighbours filmed fighting at 3am

May 24 – Neighbours threaten to ‘take to the streets’ in protest after Page Hall hits ‘rock bottom’

May 26 – Lockdown fines issued in Page Hall after ‘numerous calls’ from furious neighbours

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June 20 – ‘Drug dealing, prostitution and grooming taking place in Page Hall’ warns community group

Page Hall fight.Page Hall fight.
Page Hall fight.

June 23 – Huge crowd gathers as police break up late-night fight on Sheffield street

June 25 – Cannabis and knives found as police carry out drugs warrant

July 25 – Video footage emerges of mass brawl in Page Hall

July 27 – 17-year-old arrested after weekend violence in troubled Sheffield neighbourhood

Police officers were called to Page Hall to deal with another disturbance, which attracted a large crowd.Police officers were called to Page Hall to deal with another disturbance, which attracted a large crowd.
Police officers were called to Page Hall to deal with another disturbance, which attracted a large crowd.
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July 28 – Sheffield neighbourhood 'has reached its lowest point' says MP who represents area

August 12 – Shocking moment youths steal huge TV after breaking into house

August 14 – Shocking moment crowds gather as two women brawl in ANOTHER street fight

August 19 – Giant sound system seized after more 'noise nuisance' on notorious Sheffield estate

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August 20 – Groups charge at each other with golf clubs as shocked kids watch

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