Sheffield internet cables cut causing £15,000 of damage
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Internet cables were cut on Matilda Street in Sheffield city centre
Internet cables have been cut in Sheffield city centre, causing £15,000 of damage, police said.
South Yorkshire Police received reports that a man had opened a cable chamber near the junction of Matilda Street and Sidney Street, and cut wires serving nearby businesses and around 200 homes.
The incident happened at around 20:00 GMT on 13 January.
The man was of medium build, wore dark clothing and used a 3ft (36in) yellow steel bar to open the box, police said.
Anyone with information or who has footage of the incident is urged to contact police.
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