Image of man wanted over Pitsmoor stabbing is released

Officers investigating a stabbing in the Pitsmoor area have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the incident.

By Lloyd Bent

Published 15th Dec 2020, 16:47 BST

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It is reported that on 20 September at around 2pm, the victim, an 28 year-old man, was stood outside a supermarket in Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield, when he was assaulted by a man in an unprovoked attack.

The offender then entered the supermarket and stole two glass beer bottles, which he smashed and then used to stab the victim in the neck before fleeing.

The victim was taken to hospital via ambulance to be treated for minor injuries to his face and neck.

Police want to speak to this man in connection with the incident.

Enquiries are ongoing, but police now want to speak to the man in the CCTV image as he may be able to assist with the investigation.If you can help, please call 101 quoting crime reference number 14/140044/20.Alternatively, you can contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.