Police launch witness appeal over Sheffield teenager assaulted at 'outdoor rave event'

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a Sheffield teenager was left with severe head injuries after an assault at a ‘outdoor rave event’.

By Dan Hayes

Published 4th Jun 2019, 17:53 BST

Updated 5th Jun 2019, 14:43 BST

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The 17-year-old was left requiring surgery after the assault which took place in the early hours of Sunday, June 2 at Lady Cannings Plantation on Sheephill Road in Sheffield.

A 20-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody but police are now appealing for anyone else who saw what happened to come forward.

Teen recovers from surgery after attack at Sheffield rave

Lady Cannings Plantation (photo: Google).

The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with injuries from an unknown weapon but his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 178 of June 2.