Stabbed teenager in life-threatening condition

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Police say a stabbing in Oughtibridge may be linked to an earlier robbery attempt

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A teenager has suffered life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Sheffield, police said.

Emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault on White Hart Lane in Oughtibridge just after 21:00 BST on Sunday.

The 19-year-old man suffered injuries to his abdomen and is being treated in hospital, South Yorkshire Police said.

Officers believe the attack may be linked to an attempted robbery on Knowles Avenue earlier in the day.

Police scenes remain in place on White Hart Lane and Knowles Avenue.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray, officers said.

Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact the force.

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