Attempted murder probe after 'horrific' neck slash attack

TWO men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was found with “horrific” slash wounds to his neck and arm.
The scene on Sunday afternoonThe scene on Sunday afternoon
The scene on Sunday afternoon

The pair, aged 39 and 51, remain in custody following the attack outside a property in St Mary’s View, Greasbrough, at noon yesterday (Sunday).

The victim (31) was taken to hospital, where he remained this morning in a serious but stable condition, police said.

Det Insp Mark Oughton added: “Enquiries are ongoing into this incident, which left a man with horrific injuries.

“Although two people remain in custody, we believe there are other outstanding offenders.

“We are in the early stages of the investigation however we do believe this to be a targeted attack.

“We are asking anyone who was in the St Mary’s View area around the time of the incident to think whether they heard or saw anything suspicious.

“Officers remain at the scene this morning and as well as doing house-to-house enquiries, there will be increased patrols in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 413 of April 22.

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