Page Hall violence: Two more arrests as police investigate Sheffield street fighting
Police have announced two more arrests, as they continue investigate violence and fighting which broke out on a Sheffield street on Monday.
South Yorkshire Police were dispatched to Firth Park Road, in Page Hall, Sheffield, after reports of a large group of people, armed with pieces of wood and poles, fighting on the street
A police squad with dogs were on the scene within minutes of the 999 call, and dispersed the group.
One officer suffered a minor injury from an object being thrown, but no further injuries were reported.
Five men aged 19, 31, 35, 37 and 53 were arrested over the incident earlier this week.
Today, police announced that two more arrests have been made, with a 17-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man arrested on Tuesday (February 3) on suspicion of Section 2 Public Order Violent Disorder. They are currently in police custody.
Chief Superintendent Jamie Henderson said: “Following these latest arrests, we are working at pace to identify all those involved in the disorder with a view to taking further enforcement action.
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“Enhanced police patrols will continue in the Page Hall area to provide reassurance to residents who will rightly be concerned by Monday’s incident.
“If you do have any concerns, please speak to our officers, they are there to support you and ensure the safety of our communities.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information that can help with their inquiry, to contact them quoting incident number 597 of February 2.