Two in custody less than an hour after robbery report in Sheffield

Two men are in custody after a pair of suspected robbers were intercepted by officers in Sheffield city centre.

We were called to Leopold Street shortly after 3.30am today (Friday 4 July) where it was reported a man had been walking home when he was approached by two men wearing balaclavas.

It is understood the suspects began asking the victim questions before punching him in the head and stealing his mobile phone. They made off in a red car but our officers were quickly on hand to stop them on Rockingham Street.

Two men, aged 24 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in police custody as enquiries continue.

Four mobile phones were found inside the car they were travelling in, which has been seized as part of our investigation.

Detective Inspector Iain Rawlins said:

"This was a brazen and random attack carried out on a man who was simply minding his own business while walking home. Thankfully, the victim's injuries are being described as minor, but this could easily have not been the case.

"Our officers were quickly on hand to arrest the two suspects and they were both on their way to custody less than an hour after we took the initial call.

"Our investigation is ongoing and I'd urge anyone who saw what happened to get in touch with us."

You can pass information to us by visiting our website here: Report | South Yorkshire Police, or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 117 of 4 July 2025 when you get in touch.