Man given slim chance of survival after stabbing near to Sheffield park

A man stabbed near to a Sheffield park has been given a slim chance of survival, according to a worried relative.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Aug 2018, 14:51 BST

Updated 16th Aug 2018, 15:48 BST

The 21-year-old was knifed in his chest close to Walkley Park, off Greaves Street, Walkley, at around 6.50pm yesterday and was rushed to the Northern General Hospital.

CRIME: Stabbing in Sheffield was 'domestic incident'An air ambulance landed in the park after reports of the stabbing were received.

He was stabbed three times and underwent emergency surgery.

An air ambulance landed in Walkley Park last night after a man was stabbed
(Pic: Joe Postello Wentworth) — An air ambulance landed in Walkley Park last night after a man was stabbed (Pic: Joe Postello Wentworth)

A relative said his family was warned by medics that he only has a slim chance of survival.

He remains in intensive care this morning at the Northern General Hospital, where worried relatives spent the night.

POLICE: Hunt stepped up for Sheffield man wanted over murder, with £5,000 reward now on offerA member of the public gave emergency first aid in the park until paramedics arrived to take over.

More to follow.

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