Witnesses to town centre knife attack sought

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident at around 2.30pm on December 9 as a 37-year-old man was walking on Howard Street with his wife.

A group of male teenagers allegedly assaulted the man following a verbal altercation. He was taken to hospital to be treated for stab injuries and is now recovering at home.

Two 19-year-old men and a 20-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of wounding and have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Please call 101 quoting incident number 492 of 9 December 2014. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. More information at: http://www.southyorks.police.uk/appeals-information/man-injured-following-reported-assault-town-centre#sthash.WXoMlpd7.dpuf