Armed police called to Sheffield city centre stabbing

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Police were called to the scene on The Moor by paramedics

Armed police were called following a stabbing in Sheffield city centre.

Officers were contacted by paramedics who were treating the victim on The Moor at 00:45 on Sunday morning.

The injured man fled before officers arrived at the scene, South Yorkshire Police said.

The 31-year-old man was later identified and taken to hospital by ambulance where he remains being treated for non life-threatening injuries, the force added.

Cordons are in place around the scene and extra patrols are being carried out in the area.

There is no information about any arrests.

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