Sheffield primary school issues safety message over staff and pupils after street fight

A Sheffield school has issued a message about the safety of staff and pupils after police cordoned off a crime scene nearby.
By Claire Lewis
Published 19th Mar 2021, 11:59 BST
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Queens Road is blocked and some side streets fall within the cordon, near Lowfield primary School on London Road.

Police investigation work is being carried out at the crime scene and a heightened police presence is expected for most of the day.

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In response, Lowfield Primary School issued a tweet this morning.

Queens Road in Sheffield is closed this morning after a fight in which an 18-year-old man was seriously injured (Photo: Robert Cumber)Queens Road in Sheffield is closed this morning after a fight in which an 18-year-old man was seriously injured (Photo: Robert Cumber)
Queens Road in Sheffield is closed this morning after a fight in which an 18-year-old man was seriously injured (Photo: Robert Cumber)

It said: “There are some roads closed off near school today due to a police incident.

“Everyone is safe and well in school. Check local media for updates on road closures throughout the day.”

South Yorkshire Police said an 18-year-old man suffered a serious leg injury in a fight on Queens Road last night.

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Emergency services were alerted at 9.49pm and the casualty was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Anyone with information call 101.

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