Police probe into Sheffield screwdriver stabbing at Tesco continues
Emergency services were called to Tesco on Savile Street, Burngreave, at 1.30pm yesterday following reports that a man and woman had been attacked in the store.
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Hide AdA 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remained in police custody last night.
The supermarket was evacuated while police officers dealt with the incident yesterday afternoon.
It was then cordoned off while investigations were carried out at the crime scene.
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Hide AdSheffield’s District Commander, Chief Superintendent Stuart Barton, praised brave Tesco staff who detained the suspect until officers arrived.
Tesco employees also provided emergency first aid until paramedics arrived.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 435 of March 19.