Twelve injured in city brawl - police

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A number of items were recovered from the scene of the brawl

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Two people are in a critical condition in hospital following a large brawl involving weapons in Sheffield.

Officers were called to Woodbourn Road at about 14:30 BST on Saturday, South Yorkshire Police said.

Twelve people were injured, with four needing hospital treatment.

A force spokesperson said "multiple" arrests had been made in connection with the incident.

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The road was expected to be closed until Sunday, police said

Weapons were found near the scene, the BBC understands.

Several vehicles were also damaged during the disorder.

The road, between Worthing Road and Parkway Avenue, was expected to remain closed until Sunday.

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