Three arrested in teenager stabbing inquiry

The incident happened on Shirecliffe Road in Sheffield on Monday morning

Police investigating the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Sheffield have made three arrests.

The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the attack which took place on Shirecliffe Road early on Monday morning.

He has since been released, South Yorkshire Police said.

Three males aged 17, 36 and 45 were arrested on suspicion of affray and have been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.

'Horrific' attack

Officers are asking anyone with information or footage that could help their inquiry to come forward.

Investigating Officer Simon Paterson said: "No matter how small, the information you have might be exactly what we are looking for and could possibly lead to us finding who was responsible.

“This was a horrific event that led to a 17-year-old boy suffering serious injuries, and I want to assure the public that we are doing everything we can to find out exactly what happened on Monday morning."

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