Woodbourn Road reopens in Sheffield following major street brawl

A major road has reopened in Yorkshire, following a large-scale fight which led to twenty-five arrests and 22 people were injured.

Woodbourn Road in Sheffield has now reopened in both directions. A road closure remains in place at Cottingham Street and Jessell Street.

South Yorkshire Police thanked the public for their patience.

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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the large-scale disorder in Woodbourn Road, Sheffield, at around 2.30pm on Saturday (May 25).

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A total of 22 people were injured, although none are believed to be in a life-threatening condition. Ten suffered serious injuries and remain in hospital in a stable condition.

Twenty-five people have been arrested on suspicion of multiple violent disorder offences, and are being questioned by police.

A heightened police presence remains in place.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 364 of May 25.

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