A 17-year-old man has been arrested after two males have been killed and a 3rd injured in a stabbing spree in Doncaster city centre within the early hours of Saturday morning.
South Yorkshire Police have been referred to as to the scene exterior a licensed premises on Silver Avenue at 02:39, the place a 21-year-old man was pronounced lifeless.
A 17-year-old and 18-year-old have been transported to hospital, the place the 17-year-old later died.
The 18-year-old sufferer stays in hospital with minor accidents.
The 17-year-old man arrested by police stays in custody.
South Yorkshire Police have been referred to as to the scene exterior a licensed premises on Silver Avenue at 02:39, the place a 21-year-old man was pronounced lifeless
Doncaster District Commander, Temp Chief Superintendent Ian Proffitt stated there will probably be elevated police presence in Doncaster city centre at this time because of the continuing investigation.
‘We all know incidents like this may be actually worrying for native communities, so in case you have any issues, please do go and communicate to our officers – they’re there to assist and assist you,’ he added.
A police cordon is in place across the junction of Silver Avenue, Excessive Avenue, Corridor Gate and Cleveland Avenue.
Police are asking the general public to keep away from the world the place attainable, and are interesting for witnesses to come back ahead.
A police cordon is in place across the junction of Silver Avenue, Excessive Avenue, Corridor Gate and Cleveland Avenue
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oughton, main the investigation, stated: ‘We’re eager to listen to from anybody who was within the city centre within the early hours of this morning who may need witnessed what occurred.
‘For those who have been within the space on the time, for those who noticed what occurred or for those who assume you could have cell, CCTV or dashcam footage, please name 101 quoting incident quantity 135 of 29 January.
‘Any info, nonetheless small, could help us in bringing these accountable to justice.
‘Alternatively, you may keep utterly nameless by contacting the impartial charity Crimestoppers by way of their web site Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.’
Source: Each day Mail
