Rivelin Valley Park: Man arrested over knifepoint robbery in popular Sheffield park

A man has been arrested over a knifepoint robbery at a playground in a popular Sheffield park.
Claire Lewis
By Claire Lewis
Published 18th Mar 2022, 14:21 BST
Updated 18th Mar 2022, 14:57 BST
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The 25-year-old, from Sheffield, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and criminal damage yesterday afternoon and remains in police custody today.

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South Yorkshire Police said a member of the public reported having their mobile phone stolen during an incident in the playground at Rivelin Valley Park, off Rivelin Park Road, at about 12.15pm.

Rivelin Valley Park in Sheffield, where somebody was allegedly robbed at knifepoint (pic: Google)Rivelin Valley Park in Sheffield, where somebody was allegedly robbed at knifepoint (pic: Google)
Rivelin Valley Park in Sheffield, where somebody was allegedly robbed at knifepoint (pic: Google)

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Officers attended and located a suspect nearby.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.