Sheffield woman in hospital and man arrested after Southey Crescent assault

A Sheffield woman is in hospital with serious injuries after a reported assault in the city.

South Yorkshire Police said an investigation into the incident on Southey Crescent has been launched, with three arrests having been made.

The force said: "It is reported that a woman received serious injuries following an assault which occurred on Southey Crescent, Sheffield, in the early hours of yesterday morning (November 8).

"The woman remains in hospital where her injuries are considered serious but stable.

"A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in police custody at this time. Two women were arrested but have since been released with no further action."

Southey Crescent was sealed off yesterday as police investigated the attack. The street has since been reopened.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police by calling 101, quoting incident number 761 of November 8, 2023.