Woman died after tragedy at Castle Square, Sheffield, last night, confirm police

A woman has died after collapsing in Sheffield city centre yesterday evening.

By David Kessen

Published 15th Dec 2021, 10:20 BST

Updated 16th Dec 2021, 13:59 BST

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Emergency services attended but were unable to save the woman at Castle Square.

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A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police said they were called at 7.24pm over concerns for the safety for a woman at Castle Square in Sheffield city centre.

Police have confirmed the death of a woman in Castle Square, Sheffield, yesterday

They added: “Officers attended the scene, alongside paramedics. The woman in her 50s is believed to have suffered a medical episode and sadly died at the scene.

“Her death is not being treated as suspicious.”

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Sheffield Emergency services South Yorkshire Police Police