Man, 46, dies and several others injured after car hits crowd in Sheffield
A man was killed and several others injured when a car ploughed into a crowd of people during a brawl in Sheffield.
The incident took place in the Burngreave area while police raced there on Wednesday following reports of ‘violence and disorder’.
One man, aged 46, was declared dead in College Close at around 2pm, while another was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Two others, aged 23 and 55, were arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder respectively.
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 inquiries.
‘We’ll be patrolling throughout the night to offer reassurance and to speak to anyone who may hold information or feel concerned.’
Police would like to hear from anyone who lives in the area and has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage.
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