Investigations into two stabbings in Sheffield on same night continue

Police probes into the knife attacks were launched on Monday, with the first incident reported in the Wicker area and the second in Herdings.

At 6.20pm a man was slashed on his arm during an attack close to Blonk Street, Wicker.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

South Yorkshire Police said there were two attackers involved.

Later that night – at 10.40pm – a boy, aged 15, was stabbed in Raeburn Road, Herdings.

He also suffered serious injuries in the attack.

Another boy, also 15, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and bailed until next month.

Condition updates for the two injured victims have not yet been released today.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.