Police launch investigation after man left with facial injuries in West Street attack

Police have launched an investigation following an assault in West Street on Saturday night that left a man and a woman with minor injuries.
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South Yorkshire Police said the force were called at 9.28pm on Saturday (May 29) to reports of an assault where a group of four men assaulted a man and a woman before stealing a chain from the man's neck.

The chain is believed to be worth around £2500.

The offenders fled the scene before the police arrived.

West Street, SheffieldWest Street, Sheffield
West Street, Sheffield

A police spokesperson said: "The man and woman both suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital via ambulance to receive hospital treatment.

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"Enquiries are ongoing to locate the men responsible. If anyone has any information that might help our officers, please call 101 quoting incident number 1060."

In a short clip that made its rounds on social media, several police vans were spotted in the area during the night of the incident.