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27/06/2023

IN COURT: Man jailed for child sexual offences in Rotherham

A 54-year-old man who indecently assaulted two children has begun a 14-year prison sentence.

Andrew Wileman abused his victims, who are entitled to lifelong anonymity, on numerous occasions in Rotherham in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Wileman, formerly of Maltby but more recently of Chelynch Road, Ganesfield in Somerset, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday (Monday 26 June) where he was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

16/06/2023

APPEAL: Identity of men and women sought in connection to Sheffield stabbing

Officers and detectives investigating a stabbing on The Moor in Sheffield are appealing for your help to identify a group of men and women they would like to speak to in the hope they can assist in their inquiry.

On Sunday 11 June, at 12.45am, South Yorkshire Police received a call from Yorkshire Ambulance Service alerting us to a stabbing that left a 31-year-old man in a serious condition.

Armed Officers attended and the victim and suspects had fled the scene prior to emergency services’ arrival.

The victim was later identified and taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Following extensive enquiries and after reviewing CCTV footage, officers are keen to identify those in the images and speak to them in connection to the incident.

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13/06/2023

COURT: Group guilty of horrific crimes following Rotherham murder

A group who were accused of torturing, sexually assaulting, and murdering 31-year-old Adam Clapham, and torturing and sexually assaulting a second victim, have been found guilty of their horrific crimes.

Six people have been on trial at Sheffield Crown Court since 19 April 2023 charged with murder, Section 18 assault, false imprisonment and r**e. A seventh was charged with assisting an offender.

Yesterday (Monday 12 June), 18-year-old Muhammad Ashraf, 23-year-old Arbab Yusuf, 30-year-old Kieron Millar, 31-year-old Robert Crookes and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named, were all found guilty of murder.

13/06/2023

COURT: Prolific Doncaster burglar jailed

A Doncaster burglar who embarked on a crime spree earlier this year has been jailed for eight years and four months.

Lee Barnes, 45, of Washington Road, Woodlands, carried out his spate of offending in February this year.

At Sheffield Crown Court on Friday (9 June), Barnes appeared for sentencing after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary, five counts of residential burglary and four counts of attempted burglary. He also admitted robbery, seven counts of fraud, assault, possession of an offensive weapon and failing to provide a drugs test.

05/06/2023

WANTED: Have you seen Glynn Platts?

Officers in Sheffield are asking for your help to find wanted man Glynn Platts.

Platts, 36, from the Waterthorpe area of Sheffield, is wanted in connection with a series of thefts and burglaries in the Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and surrounding area between 22 February 2023 and 18 May 2023.

He is described as white, around 6ft 2ins tall, of a medium build and with short slicked back brown hair and stubble.

04/06/2023

MISSING: Have you seen Louise from Barnsley?

We are appealing for information to help find missing Barnsley woman, Louise.

Louise, 37, was last seen on Snig Hill, Sheffield yesterday afternoon (Saturday 3 June) and has not been seen or heard from since.

She is white, 5ft 4ins tall, of a medium build with long blonde hair, which was tied up yesterday. Louise was last seen wearing black leggings, a black vest top, trainers and a dark coloured hooded jacket.

Her family and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare, and are asking anyone who has information that can assist in finding her to call 101 quoting incident number 1104 of 3 June 2023.

02/06/2023

MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO MURDER IN HILLSBOROUGH

A 43-year-old Sheffield man has been arrested today (Friday 2 June) in connection with the death of Emily Sanderson.

The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

01/06/2023

APPEAL: Image released after woman followed and assaulted in Sheffield

We believe this person could hold important information about an incident in which a woman was followed and assaulted last month.

At around 6pm on Friday 5 May, it is reported that the victim – a woman in her 20s – was travelling on a tram when an unknown man sat near to her and behaved in a manner towards her that made her feel uncomfortable.

She got off the tram at Middlewood Road, and the man followed her. Nearby, he is understood to have grabbed the victim’s arm, before she pushed him away and made her way home. While the victim was not injured, she was left incredibly distressed by the incident.

28/05/2023

BOY NAMED IN SHEFFIELD MURDER INVESTIGATION

A 17-year-boy who died following a stabbing in the Crookes area of Sheffield has been named today (Saturday 27 May).

Mohammed Iqbal was found seriously injured on Crookes Road shortly after 7pm on Thursday (25 May). Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, Mohammed was sadly pronounced dead at hospital a short time later.

A post-mortem examination yesterday (Friday 26 May) concluded Mohammed died from a single stab wound.

Two men have so far been arrested in connection to this incident. A 29-year-old man remains in police custody arrested on suspicion of murder. This morning, Sheffield Magistrates Court granted South Yorkshire Police extra time to question him.

A second man, aged 18, arrested as part of this investigation has now been bailed.
His family are being supported and we request that their wish for privacy is respected at this devastating time.

Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Kemp, overseeing the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mohammed's family at this most distressing of times, and they are being supported by specially trained officers. I want to reassure the public our investigation into Mohammed's death is continuing at pace, and officers are working around the clock to piece together the circumstances of what happened on Thursday evening."

We continue to appeal for witnesses and information, which you can share directly with the investigation team using the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/14SY23K06-PO1

You can also call 101 quoting incident number 965 of 25 May 2023. Alternatively, if you would prefer not to provide your details to police, please contact independent charity Crimestoppers by ringing their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111, or completing an online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

27/05/2023

MISSING: Have you seen Elizabeth?

Officers in Barnsley are appealing for your help to find Elizabeth.

Elizabeth, age 34, was last seen in Barnsley at about midnight between Thursday (25 May) and yesterday (Friday 26 May).

She is white and described as about 5ft 6ins tall with very long brown hair and blue eyes.

Have you seen her? Do you know where she might be?

26/05/2023

UPDATE: Body found in search for Rotherham man

Police searching for missing 27-year-old Jevenonga have sadly found a body of a man in Rotherham today (Friday 26 May).

While formal identification has not yet taken place, officers believe it to be Jevenonga.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.

25/05/2023

NEWS: New initiative sees patrols tackling predatory behaviour in Doncaster

A new operation that sees officers taking a proactive approach to seeking out and preventing predatory behaviour has launched in Doncaster.

During busy weekend evenings, officers in plain clothes are deployed in key areas of the city centre to identify potential predatory behaviour and protect vulnerable people.

Inspector Adam Wood, who is leading the activity, said: “These patrols are a different way of doing things, with a focus on observing behaviour and intervening before incidents occur.

“Officers who are policing the city centre on busy weekend evenings can look out for those key behaviours and proactively target individuals who may be planning to take advantage of vulnerable people. This can be anything from listening out for unwanted contact or people making lewd or sexual remarks, to individuals harassing or following people or even becoming aggressive.

“The officers can then circulate this information to nearby uniformed colleagues who can then engage with those identified and take the required action."

23/05/2023

MISSING: Have you seen Ashley?

Police in Sheffield are asking for your help to find missing man Ashley.

Ashley, 29, was last seen leaving Drummond Crescent, Sheffield around 6.30am this morning (Tuesday, 23 May).

He has not been seen or heard from since and officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Ashley is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall and of a large build. He is believed to be wearing a black coat and black trainers.

Have you seen him? Do you know where he could be? If you do see him, please contact the police immediately quoting incident number 142 of 23 May.

18/05/2023

WANTED: Have you seen Callum Fletcher?

We are asking for your help to find wanted Sheffield man, Callum Fletcher.

Fletcher, 26, is wanted in connection with numerous offences including theft, assault, breach of a court order and failing to attend court in relation to suspected criminal damage.

The offences are alleged to have been committed in the north east of the city and despite extensive enquiries, including numerous property searches and work with partner agencies, Fletcher has not yet been located.

17/05/2023

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15/05/2023

WANTED: Have you seen Deks Roberts?

Police in Sheffield are asking for your help to locate Deks Roberts.

Roberts, 35, is wanted in connection with reported breach of bail, assault and failing to attend court for alleged burglary offences.

He is described as white, of slim build, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, with thinning brown hair.

It’s thought Roberts has connections to the Birley and Intake areas of Sheffield. He knows he is wanted and is believed to be actively evading officers.

Have you seen him? Do you know where he is?

Please contact us with any information about Roberts’ whereabouts on 101, quoting crime reference 14/12699/22.

11/05/2023

MISSING: Have you seen Lee?

Police in Sheffield are asking for your help to find missing 44-year-old Lee, as concerns grow for his welfare.

It is understood that Lee was last seen in the Manor Park Crescent area of Sheffield and was last heard from in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday 10 May).

Lee is white, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, and has fair hair. It is not known what he is wearing.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned and want to hear from anyone who may have seen him or knows where he is.

Please call us on 101 quoting incident number 6 of 10 May 2023.

11/05/2023

SHOCKING MOMENT CAR DRIVES DOWN SHEFFIELD TRAM TRACK BEFORE GETTING CAUGHT ON BRIDGE AND DOING U-TURN

The car drove down Sheffield's Supertram track before the driver realised their mistake and did a U-turn.

A video has captured the shocking moment a driver takes their car the wrong way up tram tracks in Sheffield.

The moment was caught on video and shows the driver driving up tram tracks as far as a bridge in Sheffield city centre near Ponds Forge Leisure Centre. The driver the makes a U-turn and drives back.

The video shows what appears to be a Volkswagen being driven on the tram tracks, and then back again. At the end of the video, the car is then driven the wrong way up a one-way road as well.

09/05/2023

MISSING: Can you help us find Euan?

Officers in Doncaster are appealing for your help to find Euan.

Euan, age 16, was last seen just after 12am this morning (Tuesday 9 May) leaving his home address in the Wheatley area of the city.

Have you seen him? Do you know where he might be?

08/05/2023

REPORTED STABBING WESTFIELD CENTRE

Police tape of area of westfield centre in S20 after a reported stabbing.

07/05/2023

SHEFFIELD CELEBRATES KINGS CORONATION AT PEACE GARDENS

Posted by Sheffield City Council

Sheffield was buzzing with the Coronation party-atmosphere yesterday. A huge thank you to everyone who came down to celebrate and make great memories of the day. Can you see yourself in our photos?

Today Sunday 7 May the celebrations continue with a screening of Paddington 2 from 3pm followed by the Boy Who Would Be King. The Coronation Concert will start around 8pm followed by the exciting Lighting Up the Nation which will see the Town Hall as one of only ten iconic locations lit up by lasers, projections and illumination broadcast around the world.

06/05/2023

PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SHEFFIELD COLLISION

South Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision on A61 Chesterfield Road today (Friday 5 May).

At 10.45am, emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a blue Hyundai i30 outside Heeley Retail Park, on the A61 carriageway towards Sheffield.

The pedestrian, a 69-year-old man, has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains in a serious condition.

The driver of the Hyundai stopped at the scene and is helping officers with their enquiries. We’re now asking for any witnesses to the collision, or passing motorists who may hold dashcam footage of the collision, to come forward.
Please contact us via online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 286 of 5 May 2023. If you have dashcam footage, please email this to [email protected] quoting the same incident number in the email subject line. Access our online portal here: https://smartcontact.southyorkshire.police.uk/

02/05/2023

APPEAL FOLLOWING FRAUDULENT USE OF BANK CARDS IN SUPERMARKET FOLLOWING THE THEFT OF A VEHICLE

Officers investigating the fraudulent use of bank cards in a Sheffield supermarket have released CCTV images of two men and two women they would like to speak to in connection to their investigation.

On 10 January 2023 at around 4:30pm, we received reports that a Range Rover had been stolen from Hillsborough Park in Sheffield, containing numerous personal belongings including several bank cards.

Around four hours later, the bank cards are believed to have been used to purchase items in Tesco on Saville Street in Sheffield.

Officers are now keen to speak to the two men and two women photographed in connection to the theft of the vehicle and card use.

28/04/2023

COURT: Prison drugs conspiracy worth over £1m foiled

In October 2019, prison mental health nurse Amy Hatfield was stopped as she arrived for work at HMP Lindholme, Doncaster, after our Prison Crime Anti-Corruption Unit received concerning information that drugs and other illegal items were being smuggled in to the prison.

She told our officers she had "some stuff" on her and when searched, she was found to be carrying liquid spice with an estimated value of over £1million, as well as wraps of cannabis, anabolic steroids, M**A and phones.

Hatfield's arrest led to the unravelling of a complex and significant prison drugs conspiracy network, which saw its final defendant convicted at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 27 April).

27/04/2023

WANTED: Have you seen Danville Miller?

We are working to trace Danville Miller, who is wanted on recall to prison after a reported assault in Sheffield in August 2022. Miller had previously been jailed in 2007 for section 18 wounding and possession of a firearm.

Our officers have carried out extensive enquiries to trace Miller in recent months, and we are now asking for your help.

He is known to frequent the Burngreave, Pitsmoor and Gleadless Valley areas of Sheffield.

26/04/2023

CONGRATULATIONS SHEFFIELD UNITED

Sheffield United promoted to the Premier League

Sheffield United have been promoted back to the Premier League after two seasons away.

WELL DONE

26/04/2023

KING ECGBERT SCHOOL SHEFFIELD: ARREST MADE OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORT

An arrest has been made over the reported sexual assault of a child at a Sheffield school.

South Yorkshire Police says an investigation is underway and a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a child in relation to an incident on March 24 at King Ecgbert School, in Dore.

The suspect has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

25/04/2023

MISSING: Have you seen missing Daniel?

Officers in Doncaster are appealing for your help to find Daniel.

Daniel, age 35, was last seen on Friday morning (20 April) in the town centre.

Have you seen him?

24/04/2023

APPEAL: Do you recognise this driver?

Police in Doncaster believe he could help with an ongoing investigation into reports of dangerous driving, going equipped and fraudulent use of a registration plate.

On Monday 17 April at 10:50am, officers responded to reports of a driver failing to pay and leaving a petrol station on High Street in Askern. It is understood that the driver failed to stop for officers and a pursuit commenced through Bentley.

24/04/2023

WANTED: Have you seen Lee Hawcroft?

Hawcroft, 36, is wanted in connection with reports of assault, criminal damage and harassment, which are alleged to have been committed in Barnsley between January and February 2023.

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