Police to use 'stop and search' powers for another day in Page Hall after violence flares on Sheffield streets
Arrests have been made over the violent scenes
Police will continue to use ‘stop and search’ powers in Page Hall today as officers patrol the troubled neighbourhood following scenes of violence.
Disorder erupted on Monday and Tuesday, with police linking both incidents.
At 10.15pm on August 3, officers were called to reports of a disturbance between a large group of people on Willoughby Street.
It was reported that members of the group had wooden bats.
One woman sustained minor injuries which required hospital treatment.
At around 4.30pm on August 4, police were called to reports of a collision between a silver Volkswagen Passat and a pedestrian on Owler lane.
It was further reported that the occupants got out of the car and assaulted a man with metal bars. It was also reported that a large group of people gathered at the same time.
Two men received serious injuries and were taken to hospital.
Four people have been arrested in connection with the disorder, with two men, aged 21 and 38, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and another man, aged 30, arrested on suspicion of assault.
A 28-year-old man has also been arrested by officers suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon following a vehicle search.
Police have been given special authority to stop and search any person or vehicle within a specific geographic area in Page Hall without the normal level of suspicion needed for such checks.
The have permission to carry out the checks until 7.40pm tonight (Thursday, August 6, 2026).
Police say the Section 60 order “may be extended again if deemed proportionate and will be kept under constant review”.
James Lawson, Acting Inspector for Sheffield North East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We do not use Section 60 notices lightly. We have extended the order because we take the threat of disorder very seriously, and our priority will always be to protect residents.
“Officers will continue to carry out patrols in Page Hall...to provide a direct point of contact for anyone with concerns, and to deter further offending.
“We have also carried out dozens of stop searches under the Section 60 order, and completed weapons sweeps in the area.
“My message to those in and around Page Hall is clear - do not engage in disorder, do not carry weapons and respect the Section 60 order. If you are involved in criminal disorder, you will be arrested and dealt with appropriately.”