Crookes murder Sheffield: Live updates as two men in custody over on suspicion of killing teenager

Good morning, Sheffield. Tragic news today after it has emerged a teenager has died following an unspecified attack last night (May 25).

Two men are custody on suspicion of murder and rumours are circulating that the fatal incident was a stabbing at around 7.30pm yesterday.

We will be keeping you up to date on all the breaking news surrounding this incident as it happens.

A teenager has died after an attack in Crookes, Sheffield, police have confirmed.

For completeness, here is the first report from The Star publishe last night when the paper was first made aware of the incident.

Sheffield’s public have shared their thoughts and condolences online following the alleged murder of a teenager in Crookes last night.

Unconfirmed rumours that the death was the result of a stabbing in particular has led to condemnation of knife crime among youths in the city.

Keith Tyree wrote online: “Needs automatic sentence. Carry knife and draw it 5 years, use it 10 years, fatal 25 years.”

Julie Cain said: “Needs to be a massive campaign to stop and search and arrest, charge people who carry knives. Consequences!”

Phillip Carr wrote online: “A minimum of 5 years for carrying a knife, minimum 20 for using it, more severe sentence for a gun.”

Police have this morning issued more details of the teenager who tragically died after a suspected stabbing in Crookes, Sheffield, last night.

South Yorkshire Police has in the past hour confirmed the age of the deceased teenage at the heart of a murder investigation today.

The force said in a statement: ““A murder inquiry is underway after a 17-year-old was reportedly stabbed in Sheffield yesterday evening (Thursday 25 May).

“We were called shortly after 7pm to reports of a stabbing on Crookes Road. The boy was taken to hospital but sadly died shortly after he arrived.

“Two men, aged 29 and 18, are in police custody after being detained on suspicion of murder.”

Here is the full statement by South Yorkshire Police in the past hour over the alleged murder of a teenager in Crookes.

South Yorkshire Police issued a statement today which said: “A murder inquiry is underway after a 17-year-old was reportedly stabbed in Sheffield yesterday evening (Thursday 25 May).

“We were called shortly after 7pm to reports of a stabbing on Crookes Road. The boy was taken to hospital but sadly died shortly after he arrived.

“Two men, aged 29 and 18, are in police custody after being detained on suspicion of murder.

“Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Kemp, the officer who is leading the investigation said she knew how concerning this incident would be for the local community and residents across the city and she wanted to reassure the public that the enquiries into the incident continued at pace.

She said: “Our officers are working around the clock to piece together the circumstances of what happened last night, which sadly led to a teenager losing his life.

“There continues to be a high number of uniformed officers in the area today carrying out enquiries, and there are also a number of road closures and police cordons in place. If you see our officers around the area then please don’t hesitate to stop and speak to them – we’re here to help and support you.”

“The boy’s family have been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.”