Oughtibridge stabbing: Teenager, 19, fighting for his life in hospital after knife attack in Sheffield

The 19-year-old suffered severe stab wounds to his abdomen in an incident on White Hart Lane at around 9.05pm last night (June 30).

Officers say he is now in hospital fighting for his life.

It comes after several roads in Oughtibridge have been cordoned off by police today, and a police scene was also spotted on a grass verge on Knowles Lane in Deepcar.

South Yorkshire Police has now confirmed these two crime scenes are related, and is it believed an attempted robbery took place on Knowles Avenue earlier in on Sunday, which officers believe may be linked to the attack in Oughtibridge.

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A scene is currently in place on White Hart Lane, with another on Knowles Avenue, while officers carry out forensic examinations.

Officer have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of affray and he remains in police custody.

SYP is now asking anyone who may have witnessed either incident or has information or dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call SYP on 101, quoting incident number 912 of June 30, 2024, when you get in touch.

Officers will reportedly be in and around the Stocksbridge area today conducting enquiries to answer concerns.