Sheffield Tesco evacuated after man attacks two people with screwdriver

The incident took place just after 1.30pm today outside the Tesco in Savile Street, Burngreave.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said:”It was reported that a man and a woman had been assaulted by a man carrying a screwdriver outside of the Tesco store.

“Both have been taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are described as serious.

“A man has been detained at the scene and remains in police custody.

“There is a large police presence in the area at present and the store has been evacuated as officers carry out enquiries and examine CCTV footage.”