Stabbing reported as men fight in Sheffield street with metal bar and pickaxe
Police cordoned off section of street into the early hours
A man was been stabbed in a late night group fight involving men armed with a metal bar and pick axe.
South Yorkshire Police were called to Hanover Street in Broomhall last night, with a cordon in place until shortly before rush hour this morning.
Officers were deployed at 1.52am following a report of a group of men fighting and armed with weapons, including a metal bar and a pickaxe.
A 25-year-old man received stab wounds and injuries to his face.
South Yorkshire Police said in a statement today: “Emergency services attended and a 25-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
“Two men, aged 21, and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of affray. The 22-year-old received minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.”
They added a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
All four remain in police custody.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or online, quoting incident number 48 of October 21, 2026, when they get in touch.