Five arrests after knifepoint 'threats to kill' in Whiston
FIVE males have been arrested after a victim was threatened at knifepoint at an address in Whiston this morning (Wednesday).
South Yorkshire Police attended Lathe Road at about 12.45am following reports of a disturbance.
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A spokeswoman for the force said: “It is reported that a number of offenders had arrived at the property and damaged a vehicle parked outside, before the victim was threatened at knifepoint inside the address.”
Three 20-year-year old men have been arrested on suspicion of affray.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill, aggravated burglary and ABH.
And a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and aggravated burglary.
“All five suspects remain in police custody at this time,” said the spokeswoman.