Large-scale street fight sees 25 arrested

Police have arrested 25 people on suspicion of violent disorder offences after a large-scale fight in Sheffield.

It happened at about 14:25 BST on Saturday on Woodbourn Road, South Yorkshire Police said.

In total, 22 people were taken to hospital with injuries, with 10 of those seriously injured.

A number of weapons believed to have been used during the disorder were recovered from the scene.

Video on social media appeared to show a group of people hitting two victims, who lay injured on Woodbourn Road.

Emergency services were called following reports of the fighting in the street.

On Saturday, South Yorkshire Police said two of the injured were in a critical condition in hospital.

A police cordon was put in place covering the road between Worthing Road and Parkway Avenue, with items recovered from the adjacent tram line by crime scene investigators.

A long item, believed to be a piece of wood, was put into an evidence tube near to the tram tracks, pictures from the BBC showed.

Officers worked overnight to inspect the scene and trawl CCTV, said Ch Supt Simon Wanless.

“You will see a heightened police presence in the area today and over the next few days. If anyone has any concerns or questions please do stop and speak to officers, they are there to help you,” he added.

Police arrested 25 people on suspicion of "multiple violent disorder offences" and they being questioned by officers.

Witnesses to the disorder, or anyone with information or video footage that could help the police investigation, are asked to get in touch.

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