Man arrested over axe attack in Sheffield street

A man has been arrested over an axe attack in a Sheffield street.
Sharrow Vale Road, Hunters BarSharrow Vale Road, Hunters Bar
Sharrow Vale Road, Hunters Bar

The 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wounding before being released under investigation as part of a probe into an incident on Sharrow Vale Road, Hunters Bar, at 3.25pm on New Year's Day.

South Yorkshire Police said a man's foot was slashed when he was attacked as he made a delivery to a business.

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He was approached by a group outside the business premises and an axe was produced.

A spokeswoman said: "A 36-year-old Sheffield man was arrested on suspicion of wounding and has been released under investigation."