Police patrols stepped up after spate of suspicious incidents in Sheffield

Police patrols have been stepped up in part of Sheffield following a series of suspicious incidents.
By Claire Lewis
Published 17th Oct 2019, 12:18 BST
Updated 17th Oct 2019, 18:02 BST
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Officers investigating the incidents in Stradbroke and Handsworth believe they could be linked.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “This series of incidents are under investigation and there are additional patrols planned for the local area to provide reassurance and a visible policing presence.”Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 665 of October 15.