Suspect arrested over Sheffield knife attack was wearing stab vest

South Yorkshire Police said the three men were arrested over a stabbing in which a man was knifed in his leg last night.

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One of the three men arrested over the attack was found to be wearing a stab vest and was carrying spice and cash.

The men were arrested within an hour of the stabbing and remain in police custody this morning.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: 'Once again, confirmation that low level drug use and supply can lead to more serious criminal activity with significant consequences. 'The three detained males will have a lot of explaining to do in the morning.'