Wadsworth Avenue police incident Sheffield: Latest update after man arrested for suspected attempted murder
Police investigation continues after man arrested in Birley, Sheffield, on Sunday morning
Police have issued an update this morning after a woman was seriously injured in incident at Birley, Sheffield, which led to a man being arrested for suspected attempted murder.
South Yorkshire Police officers were deployed to Wadsworth Avenue, Birley, after being called over concerns for the safety of a woman at an address on the street, on June 2.
A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and false imprisonment. He remains in police custody, and a woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police said this morning: “The woman still remains in hospital at this time.”
The force added that there are currently no updates around the arrested man.
SYP said on Monday that the victim and suspect were believed to be known to each other and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Following use of force during the detention of the suspect, a mandatory referral will be made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information which may assist officers is asked to call 101.