Police step up patrols in Sheffield after three stabbings since Sunday
Incidents have been reported in Park Grange Road, an underpass near St Mary's Gate, and Staniforth Road
Four suspects have been arrested - and extra 'proactive' patrols are being carried out across Sheffield - after three separate stabbings in the city in recent days.
Incidents have been reported in Park Grange Road, an underpass near St Mary's Gate, and Staniforth Road since Sunday (April 7).
Three separate investigations have since been launched.
Officers are urging anyone with concerns to speak to them - adding tackling knife crime remains their 'absolute priority'.
Darnall
Officers have confirmed a 21-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds after being attacked in Staniforth Road in Darnall last night (9 April).
The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
A 28-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder - and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oughton said: "This was a horrific attack in a busy high street which has left a young man with serious facial injuries.
"We understand news of this horrendous attack will have caused considerable distress to members of the community and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers while they are out and about.
"They are there to help you and keep you safe."
Norfolk Park
An investigation has also been launched and three people have been arrested after a reported stabbing in Park Grange Road.
Officers say it happened on Sunday evening (April 7) - with a 27-year-old man suffering a single stab wound to his armpit.
Two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of GBH, and all three have been released on police bail.
St Mary's Gate
A 17-year-old boy was left with serious injuries after suffering 'multiple stab wounds' in St Mary's Gate.
It happened on Monday morning (April 8) - with enquiries into the incident ongoing.
The boy remains in hospital in a serious condition.
The incidents aren't being treated as linked
The three incidents are not being treated as linked and DCI Oughton has encouraged anyone with information about any of these attacks to contact the police.
"Tackling knife crime remains an absolute priority for the force and we will not tolerate these despicable acts of violence here in South Yorkshire," DCI Oughton said.
"We have already made a number of arrests in connection with two of these attacks and a number of leads are being investigated by detectives involved in each of these cases.
"However, I do want to take this opportunity to implore anyone with any information about any of these incidents to please get in touch with us.
"We cannot tackle knife crime alone and we need the community's knowledge and information to help us bring the perpetrators of these brutal attacks to justice.
"If you witnessed any of the attacks or have information, CCTV or dashcam footage that may be relevant to any of these investigations then please make sure you contact us through the appropriate channels."
To submit information to us, you are urged report it online or call 101 quoting the relevant date and incident number.
If you wish to submit dashcam or CCTV footage, you are asked to email enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.
You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111 or visit their website to report something anonymously.
Next month, South Yorkshire Police will again be taking part in a targeted week of action to tackle knife crime through Operation Sceptre.
Detective Superintendent David Cowley, who is the force lead for violent crime, said: "Carrying a knife, even for your own protection, is illegal, and we have seen first-hand here in South Yorkshire the pain and devastation caused by knife crime. The three victims in this week’s incidents will all have loved ones left distraught by what has happened to them.
"Carrying a knife puts you and those around you in immediate danger. Our officers work hard across the force day in, day out to keep communities safe from knife crime."
You can find out more here.