Car Plows into Crowd in Sheffield, Man Dead, 2 Arrested in Murder Investigation

A car crashed into a crowd of people outside a property in Sheffield today, killing a 46-year-old man and injuring several others.

The collision occurred amidst reports of violence and disorder at College Close on Wednesday afternoon.

Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested two men, aged 23 and 55, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, respectively.

Sadly, a 46-year-old man lost his life at the scene, and multiple individuals sustained injuries.

Another person is in a serious condition in hospital. The victim’s next of kin have been informed.

A tragic incident unfolded in Sheffield as a car struck a group of people outside a property in Burngreave, prompting a murder investigation by the local authorities.

South Yorkshire Police swiftly arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of murder, while another individual, aged 55, was apprehended on suspicion of attempted murder; both are currently in custody.

The police have informed the deceased man’s next of kin, and one person remains in serious condition in the hospital.

Senior Investigating Officer, DCI Andrew Knowles said: “We are now dealing with a murder investigation and understand the distress this will cause to those directly affected and the wider community.

“We have a large cordon in the area and are conducting CCTV and house to house enquiries. We’ll be patrolling throughout the night to offer reassurance and to speak to anyone who may hold information or feel concerned.”

If you have any information which could assist enquiries, please report this to us either online or by calling 101. We are also keen to hear from anyone who lives in the area and has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. The incident number is 459 of 27 December.

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