Castlegate cordon: Man and woman hospitalised after knife attack in Sheffield city centre
A man and woman suffered knife wounds in an attack in Sheffield city centre.
Emergency services were deployed to the Castlegate area following reports of a disturbance at around 7.34pm on Tuesday, March 10.
It was reported that violence had flared in Castle Street.
Officers arrived to find a 30-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man with injuries believed to have been caused by a knife.
A police cordon was quickly put in place around Waingate and Exchange Street while officers carried out enquiries.
In a statement today, South Yorkshire Police said: “We were called to the Castle Street area of Sheffield at 7.34pm on Tuesday (March 10) following reports of a stabbing.
“Officers attended and found a woman, 30, and a man, 25, who had suffered injuries which are thought to have been caused by a knife.”
Police later arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the incident.
A spokesperson said: “Enquiries led to a 33-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of Section 18 Assault.
“He remains in police custody.”
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The cordon remained in place for several hours before being stood down shortly before 1am today (March 11).
The man and woman were taken to hospital for treatment, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Anyone with information is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting incident number 924 of March 10, 2026.