Authorities arrested 25 citizens after a large brawl broke out in wide light on the roads of Sheffield in northwestern England on Saturday.
South Yorkshire Police said on Sunday that 22 persons were hospitalised, ten of whom with severe injuries after a violent brawl broke out at around 2 pm on Saturday on Woodbourn Road in Sheffield.
Film claiming to have captured the event posted on social media appeared to show two people being brutally beaten while lying on the ground. Dozens of men were seen in the film, many of whom were wearing hooded sweaters and carrying arms some of which appeared to be weapons.
In total, 25 people were arrested on suspicion of several violent disorder crimes and a number of arms were recovered from the field. So far, authorities have not revealed the desire for the fight.
Woodburn street in Sheffield, thousands beating each other half to death with arms.
Does n’t even make the media. photograph. tweets. com/sM0scDiPBn
— Tommy Robinson (@TRobinsonNewEra ) May 25, 2024
South Yorkshire Police Chief Superintendent Simon Wanless said: “Officers have been working through the night at the picture at Woodbourn Road and carrying out broad comments including CCTV combing.
“ I would highly encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward. If you were in the region around the time of the incident and have Video, videos or dashcam images, please get in touch.
“You may see a heightened authorities presence in the area immediately and over the next few days. ”
