Murder investigation launched in Sheffield after death of man
Police were called to Stannington over the weekend
A murder investigation is getting underway after the death of a man in Sheffield.
Police were called to Stannington in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A Police spokesperson said:
"A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Sheffield.
"Today (Sunday 16 March) at around 3am, we were called by the ambulance service to reports of a man inside a property on Barlow Drive with suspected stab wounds.
"Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
"A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
"Two scenes are currently in place on Barlow Drive and on Rivelin Valley Road around the area of Roscoe Plantation Allotments while officers carry out their enquiries."
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Hodgman said:
“We realise this will come as a shock to the local community, and I would like to reassure them that we have a team of detectives working at pace to piece together the circumstances of what happened during the early hours of this morning.
“The local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting additional patrols around the area over the coming days. They are there to help, so I encourage you to speak to them if you have any concerns.
“I want to thank the local community for their cooperation while we remain at the scene.”
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