Man stabbed in Rotherham Centre

A Police investigation has now been launched.

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 5th Dec 2022
Last updated 5th Dec 2022

An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed in Rotherham Town Centre.

Police say the 23 year old was approached by a group of men on Warwick Street, he was stabbed in the arm and chest.

Officers are now looking for anyone who saw what happened on Wednesday evening.

A Police spokesperson said:

"Police in Rotherham are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the town centre last week.

"At around 6.30pm on Wednesday 30 November, it is reported that a 23-year-old man was approached by a group of men on Warwick Street, who assaulted him.

"The 23-year-old was stabbed multiple times and suffered injuries to his arm and chest. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

"The suspects were all reported to be wearing dark clothing, and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may hold CCTV footage of the assault, or information about those involved.

"You can contact us using webchat, our online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 795 of 30 November 2022. If you have CCTV footage, you can email this to enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk and put the incident number in the subject line. Access webchat and the online portal here.

"Alternatively, you can give information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111."

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