Officers 'work hard every day' to make Page Hall safe says South Yorkshire Police in wake of stabbing
“We know there is also more to be done.”
South Yorkshire Police says officers “work hard every day” to curb crime in Sheffield’s troubled Page Hall area in the wake of another stabbing.
Three people were arrested following the attack on Firth Park Road on Tuesday (May 20) where a 22-year-old man was rushed to hospital with serious wounds.
Ward councillor for Burngreave Mustafa Ahmed told The Star that crime rates in Page Hall are “sky high” and serious violence “must come to an end.”
In response, South Yorkshire Police’s Inspector Alec Gibbons, of Sheffield North East neighbourhood policing team, said he was aware there is “more to be done” in Page Hall and that crime fighting work takes place every day.
Inspector Gibbons said: “Myself, the policing team, and partners in Page Hall appreciate the ongoing concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.
“Our officers work hard every day to make your area is a safe place to live, and whilst we consistently take action to tackle local issues, we know there is also more to be done.
“Our officers are regularly carrying out warrants, delivering proactive activity to tackle persistent issues, and arresting those who have been involved in crime and antisocial behaviour. We also regularly visit schools to educate children about antisocial behaviour and provide drop-in sessions where young people can come to us with their concerns.
“As we approach the summer months we will be carrying out further ongoing activity in Page Hall to deter anti-social behaviour and other forms of criminality.
“We cannot do this alone and we can only investigate crimes that are reported to us.
“If you have information about crime in Page Hall which you think could assist our officers, please get in touch online, by calling 101, or speaking to officers when you see them on patrol.”
Following the stabbing, officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of assault and a 21-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a knife or bladed article.
A 50-year-old man was also later arrested on suspicion of assault. All three men remained in police custody as of this morning.
Police are appealing for anyone with any further information to get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident number 655.