Emergency services have been called to the scene of a suspected stabbing in Sheffield city centre.

Police and paramedics were called to Division Street this afternoon, Wednesday, July 17.

One man was seen being taken away on a stretcher at around 2.15pm, a cordon is in place between the Water Works pub and Lets Sushi.

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Shocked witnesses have told The Star police arrived in less than two minutes of the incident occurring, adding the injured man tried walking away from the scene.

South Yorkshire Police said: “We were called at 1.51pm today (July 17) to reports of shoplifting and concern for safety on Devonshire Street in Sheffield.

“A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

“Officers are at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.”