Teens arrested after man is attacked for confronting youths for not wearing masks on Sheffield tram

Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was attacked for challenging youths for not wearing masks on a Sheffield tram.
By Claire Lewis
Published 19th Nov 2020, 11:25 GMT
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The boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested over an incident on Park Grange Croft, between Heeley and Norfolk Park, last Tuesday.

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Joseph Hawker, aged 27, challenged two youths for not wearing masks designed to stop the spread of coronavirus as he made his way home from work.

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He was backing up a tram conductor, who had also asked the youths to wear their masks.

They followed him when he got off the tram and attacked him before stealing his bag.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with robbery and is due at court today.

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A 15-year-old boy, also arrested on suspicion of robbery, has been released under investigation.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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