Police probe continues after man is detained over terrifying attacks on buses and cars in Sheffield

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A police probe is continuing this morning after a man went on the rampage in a Sheffield suburb – crashing into cars and smashing bus windows with a sledgehammer.

South Yorkshire Police launched a manhunt on Friday after terrified witnesses dialled 999 to report a man crashing into cars and attacking buses.

There were incidents of criminal damage, collisions and erratic driving reported on Attercliffe Road, Abbeydale Road, Boston Street and London Road.

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A 49-year-old man was detained by officers on Saturday.

The police investigation into the incidents is continuing today.

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