Sheffield body in woods murder- police statement in full
Arrests made in investigation
A murder investigation has been launched and two people have been arrested following the discovery of a man’s body in Ecclesall Woods.
On Wednesday, September 2, at 6.46pm, police were called to the woodland by Yorkshire Ambulance Service following a report that the body of a man had been found by a member of the public.
A post mortem revealed that the man died as a result of a gunshot wound.
A woman aged 34 and a man aged 36 were both arrested in Manchester on suspicion of murder.
At 12.45pm, they remained in police custody.
South Yorkshire Police issued the following statement earlier today:
“A murder investigation has been launched and two people have been arrested following the discovery of a man’s body in Ecclesall Woods.
“On Wednesday (September 2) at 6.46pm we were called to the woodland by the ambulance service following a report that the body of a man had been found by a member of the public.
“While formal identification is still yet to take place, a forensic post-mortem has revealed that the man died as a result of a gunshot wound.
“Following initial enquiries, yesterday (September 3) officers arrested a woman, aged 34, and a man, aged 36, on suspicion of murder in Manchester. They currently remain in police custody for questioning.
“A scene remains in place in Ecclesall Woods, near Whirlowdale Road, as officers carry out further enquiries and patrols.
“We would encourage anyone with concerns or queries to speak to them, they are there to help.”
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles, the senior investigating officer for this case, said: "This is a devastating incident which has led to a man losing his life and our thoughts remain with all those who knew him.
"Our investigation into this incident is in its early stages and we are continuing to work relentlessly to piece together the events leading up to this man's death.
"If you have any information which could help us please contact us immediately."
To report information call 101 or get in touch via the SYP website quoting incident number 821 of September 2, 2026, when you get in touch.