UPDATE: Man remains in critical condition in hospital following 'targeted attack' in Sheffield

A man remains in hospital this afternoon where his condition is now described as critical but stable.
Batemoor Close remains cordoned offBatemoor Close remains cordoned off
Batemoor Close remains cordoned off

At around 12.25pm, a report was made to police that a man had been stabbed in the street on Batemoor Place, before making his way, injured, on to Batemoor Close.

Officers from South Yorkshire Police attended the scene and it remains under police cordon this afternoon.

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The 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following what police are calling a targeted attack.

South Yorkshire Police have started enquiries and are appealing for witnesses.

Investigating, Detective Sergeant Jamie Henderson said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation, however we do believe this was a targeted attack and we are already following up various lines of enquiry.

“At this stage it’s thought two men described as black and wearing dark coloured clothing, chased the victim down the street before attacking him and fleeing the scene.

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“There will be a high visibility police presence in the area throughout the evening and the coming days to offer reassurance to the local community, and I would ask anyone who may have been in the area, from around 12pm until 12.30pm, to please come forward.

“I would also ask anyone who may have been travelling through the area and has a dash cam in their car, or perhaps believes they may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour around the time of the attack, to also please get in contact with us. The smallest piece of information could prove vital to the investigation.”