Police formally identify young man killed in New Year’s Day stabbing

Emergency services were called to St Aidans Road, in the Norfolk Park area, at about 4.20am following reports of a fight between a group of men.

Isaiah Usen-Satchell, 18, was taken to hospital to be treated for slash wounds to his legs and arms but sadly died later that morning.

A post-mortem examination carried out on Wednesday, January 1, concluded that he died as a result of a knife injury to his arm, near to the wrist.

His family have today formally identified him and have released this picture. They are being supported by specialist officers and have asked that their privacy be respected at this incredibly difficult time.Detective Chief Inspector Jude Ashmore, leading the inquiry, said: “Three men – two aged 18 and one aged 20, all from Rotherham - have been arrested on suspicion of Mr Usen-Satchell’s murder and are still in police custody.

“Officers remain in the St Aidans Road area today, carrying out house-to-house enquiries and searching the area as we work to piece together exactly what happened. A priority for us is also establishing the victim’s movements late on New Year’s Eve and into New Year’s Day.

“At this time, the motive for the attack isn’t clear, however we do believe those involved were known to each other.

“I’d like to please ask that anyone who saw Mr Usen-Satchell earlier that morning or who has any information at all about the incident to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asking to call police on 101 and quote incident number 458 of January 1, 2020 or submit information online via the Major Incident Public Portal, either anonymously or by visiting mipp.police.uk/operation/14SY19K08-PO1.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously via their website here or on 0800 555111

Chief Supt Stuart Barton, District Commander for Sheffield, said: “This is without doubt a tragic loss of a young life and Mr Usen-Satchell’s family are firmly in my mind as we continue our enquiries into his death.

“Understandably this incident has caused great distress within the community and I would like them to know that we will continue to have officers in the area for reassurance over the coming week.

“Please do speak to officers if you have any concerns, they are there to support you at what we know is an upsetting time.

“I’d like to reiterate what DCI Ashmore has said about contacting us with any information, however tiny or insignificant you may feel it is, it could prove vital to our investigation to find exactly what happened on New Year’s Day.”