Gleadless Valley stabbing: Everything we know about the incident as manhunt for Callom Taylor continues

Police have launched a manhunt following a stabbing in Sheffield – here is everything we know so far.
By Kian Rains
Published 20th Jan 2022, 22:43 BST
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What happened?

On January 19, just before 6 pm, officers received a call from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service after a man was stabbed outside a block of flats on Blackstock Road, Gleadless Valley.

South Yorkshire Police are asking the public to help them track down 19-year old Callom Taylor, who is wanted in connection with a number of violent incidents which have taken place in Gleadless in recent weeks.

Police have launched a manhunt following a stabbing on Blackstock Road in Sheffield – which follows a string of other violent incidents. Pictured is Callom Taylor who is wanted by police.Police have launched a manhunt following a stabbing on Blackstock Road in Sheffield – which follows a string of other violent incidents. Pictured is Callom Taylor who is wanted by police.
Police have launched a manhunt following a stabbing on Blackstock Road in Sheffield – which follows a string of other violent incidents. Pictured is Callom Taylor who is wanted by police.
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Firearms officers were sent to the area, and it is believed they were searching for the wanted man.

Was anybody seriously injured?

Police have confirmed that none of the victims suffered life-threatening or life-changing injuries.

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What have the police said?

Chief Superintendent Shelley Hemsley, district commander for Sheffield, said: "Significant enquiries are underway with a dedicated team of officers to trace Taylor in connection to these serious incidents.

"Extensive work has been taking place behind the scenes, and we are now asking for the public's help to trace this individual. We know there will be members of the Gleadless community who know where he is, and we urge them to pass on what they know, either to us directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers."

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Chief Supt Hemsley added: "I understand the local community in Gleadless will be concerned, and I'd like to assure you that we are doing all we can to take robust action. High visibility patrols will be carried out in the local area today - our officers are there to make you feel safe, and if you have any worries, please do not hesitate to speak to them."

Officers are warning the public that if they see Taylor, they should not approach him, but instead, they should call the police immediately on 999.

Anyone who has any other information which could help with the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 983 of January 19 or report online at southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/

What are local residents saying?

Local residents pointed out that this is the third stabbing in recent weeks, with many saying that they are scared to walk the streets.