Man 'flashes' knife in Sheffield park

Police were called to a park in Sheffield today following reports of a man threatening people with a knife.

South Yorkshire police received a call at 2:06pm today (19 October) for reports of a man brandishing a knife in the Ruskin Park area of Sheffield.

A spkesperson said: "It is believed the man flashed the knife at two known men following an altercation.

"Officers conducted a search of the area enquiries are on-going."

The Ruskin Park entrance on Burgoyne Road, Walkleyplaceholder image
The Ruskin Park entrance on Burgoyne Road, Walkley

Anyone with information can to call 101 quoting incident number 412 of 19 October 2020.

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