Murder investigation launched following "horrific incident" in Sheffield

A murder investigation has been launched in Sheffield and a person arrested after a man was found in the street in the early hours of this morning.
By Emma Ryan
Published 7th Apr 2022, 15:37 BST
Updated 7th Apr 2022, 15:38 BST

Emergency services were called to Grimesthorpe Road in Burngreave at 2.52am today (Thursday) following reports a man had been found unconscious in the street. When police and the ambulance service arrived, the 31-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A man, aged 49, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while a large cordon has been put around the Grimesthorpe Road area today.

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South Yorkshire Police say it is likely to remain in place until tomorrow while investigators carry out their work.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while a large cordon has been put around the Grimesthorpe Road area of Sheffield.A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while a large cordon has been put around the Grimesthorpe Road area of Sheffield.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while a large cordon has been put around the Grimesthorpe Road area of Sheffield.
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“In the meantime, we have increased patrols in the local area and I'd encourage anyone who is worried to speak to these officers - they are there to support you and help you feel safe. This was a horrific incident in which a young man has tragically lost his life."

Det Ch Insp James has appealed for anyone with information to get in touch and said police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this or anyone behaving suspiciously in the area between 10pm and 3am.

Dashcam footage would also be helpful he said and information can be passed to 101 quoting incident number 112 of 7 April. Dash cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage can be emailed into [email protected]