Woman threatened and racially abused in popular Sheffield park

A woman was threatened and racially abused by masked men in a popular Sheffield park.

South Yorkshire Police were called out over the incident, which was reported to officers on Monday morning.

The incident happened in Norfolk Park, which is one of the biggest parks in the city, with vast green spaces as well as children’s playgrounds.

Police said in a statement: “It is reported at 9.30am yesterday (October 12), a woman was threatened by two men wearing face coverings in Norfolk Park, Sheffield.

“It is further reported the men shouted racial abuse at the woman before she left the area.”

Enquiries are currently ongoing.

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