Sheffield ‘murder’: Man, 19, dies after being found with critical injuries as cops called to ‘assault’
A TEENAGER has died after he was found critically injured as police launch a “murder” investigation.
Emergency services were called by members of the public to Woodhouse, Sheffield, at around 1pm on May 8 following reports a man had been assaulted.
Upon arrival, a 19-year-old man was found with critical injuries and unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been released without charge.
A post-mortem examination has not yet taken place.
Police are still in the area and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Bowell who is overseeing the investigation, said: “The significant presence of emergency services in the area yesterday afternoon will undoubtedly have caused concern among the local community.
“Please be assured that we are working hard to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident and to identify those who may have been involved.
"I would appeal for anyone with information about those involved, or residents or businesses who may have CCTV, video doorbell or dash cam footage that may be useful to the investigation, to get in touch.
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“In this early stage of our investigation, please be mindful of what is shared on social media – a family is now grieving an awful loss, and our commitment must be to ensure that we complete as thorough an investigation for those loved ones. “
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 409 of 8 May 2023.
Any footage can be submitted via e[email protected].
Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111 or via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
