Pair arrested after man's body found in Sheffield

They remain in custody

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 16th Dec 2023
Last updated 16th Dec 2023

Two people have been arrested after the body of a man was found in Sheffield.

His death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Police were called to reports that a man had been assaulted on Ironside Walk in the Gleadless area.

The man’s body was found inside a property on the street at around 1.30pm this afternoon.

A 39-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were detained on suspicion of assault and remain in custody at this time.

A scene is in place on Ironside Walk, and is likely to remain in place until later today (Saturday 16 December).

The force has made a self-referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct in line relation to the incident.

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