Three have been arrested as part of an investigation into a stabbing at Firth Park Road

Three people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a stabbing at Firth Park Road in the Page Hall area of Sheffield.

Yesterday (Tuesday, May 20) emergency services were deployed following reports of a knife attack at around 5pm, with the road being cordoned off by police.

A 22-year-old man was stabbed, suffering serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition this morning.

A Sheffield road was cordoned off yesterday after a suspected stabbing | Contributed

placeholder image — A Sheffield road was cordoned off yesterday after a suspected stabbing | Contributed

Officers attended the scene and arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of assault and a 21-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a knife or bladed article and a breach of the Criminal Attempts Act.

A 50-year-old man was also later arrested on suspicion of assault.

All three men remain in police custody this morning.

Inspector Alec Gibbons, of the Sheffield North East neighbourhood policing team, said: “Yesterday, a man was stabbed in broad daylight and is now in hospital with serious injuries.

“This should not be happening in our communities, yet we are continuing to see the devastation that knife crime brings.

“Everyone should recognise the senselessness of this violence and it is vital that those responsible are brought to justice.

“Officers responded rapidly and made an arrest just 11 minutes after receiving the call. You will continue to see officers in the area in the coming days as extra patrols take place.”

Police are appealing for anyone with any further information to get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident number 655.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can also report information by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111 or by completing an anonymous online form.