Fourth arrest over Sheffield park 'altercation'

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Officers were called to a disturbance in Mortomley Park, Sheffield, on Friday evening

A fourth person has been arrested in connection with an "altercation" in a Sheffield park, police said.

Officers were called to Mortomley Park, High Green, at about 18:50 BST on Friday.

Two boys, aged 16 and 17, were taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds, the force said. They were arrested along with a 22-year-old woman.

On Sunday, South Yorkshire Police stated another 16-year-old boy had also been arrested.

All three boys and the woman were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article and affray.

The 17-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug.

The woman has been released on bail, police said. The boys with suspected stab wounds remain in hospital in a stable condition, it added.

A cordon put in place at the park has now been lifted, police said.

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