Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of Sheffield murder
A 16 and 17-year-old are in Police custody
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 24-year-old man who died in Ponderosa Park in Sheffield on Saturday.
Sacad Ali died after being fatally stabbed in the Netherthorpe park, with emergency services called at 4.35am on Saturday morning (9 March).
Two teenage boys aged 16 and 17 have now been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, who is the Senior Investigating Officer for this case, said:
"We understand news of Sacad's death will have caused understandable concern and distress in the community, and we want people living in the area to be reassured that we are working relentlessly to find his killer.
"We have made a significant breakthrough by arresting two teenagers on suspicion of murder and they remain in police custody.
"There will be additional patrols to offer reassurance to members of the community and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers while they are out and about."
"We are continuing to urge members of the public with information or anyone who may have witnessed the attack on Sacad to come forward and share any information they have with us."