Attempted murder arrests after street fight

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a fight broke out on a street in Sheffield.

Police were called at 20:36 BST on Saturday to reports of a large group of people fighting in the street on Knoll Close, in the Stocksbridge area of the city, with one person reportedly in possession of a knife.

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene but was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition, South Yorkshire Police said.

A man, 37, and a woman, 35, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody for questioning, the force added.

Knoll Close, Wheatacre Road and Ellorslie Drive have been cordoned off while police investigate the incident.

Victoria Road is also cordoned off from the junction of Glebelands Road to the junction with Bracken Moor Lane.

Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Andy Knowles said "Our investigation is at an early stage and we are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident."

The force is appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch.

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