Sheffield stabbing victim arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after release from hospital
The man suffered a serious injury to his arm in a stabbing
A 36-year-old man who suffered a life-altering injury in a Sheffield stabbing was discharged from hospital - and then arrested on suspicion of drug dealing.
The man, was stabbed in a “group altercation” that broke out on Barber Road in the Crookesmoor area at around 9pm on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said that the man “attended hospital with a serious knife injury to his arm, which is believed to be life-altering.”
After he was discharged he was then arrested.
The SYP spokesperson said: “The victim's injury is no longer deemed life-threatening and he has been released from hospital.
“He has since been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
“He remains in police custody at this time.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information on the stabbing incident is asked to please contact police on 101.
You can also contact them online here.
Please quote incident number 1032 of August 8, 2026 when you get in touch.