Sheffield roadworks abandoned after worker attacked and ‘threatened with large knife’
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Resurfacing work was abandoned last night on Beighton Road Woodhouse after a construction workers was allegedly assaulted, then threatened with a ‘large knife’.
A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police said: “An incident was called in to us at 9.55 pm following a disturbance at Beighton Road, Woodhouse
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“Officers attended but the suspect had made off prior to the police getting there.”
Streets Ahead tweeted this morning : “Unfortunately, resurfacing work on Beighton Rd has been delayed. We will retweet once work resumes. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you all for your patience.”
An investigation is underway to identify those involved and anyone with information should call 101 quoting crime reference number 14/123012/20.