A search is underway for a knifeman who stabbed a pensioner to dying in Sheffield. The man, who was in his 70s, was discovered with stab wounds to his chest off Shortbrook Close, Westfield.

Local police had been known as to the scene simply earlier than 11pm on August 9 and say they've detectives "working around the clock".

No arrests have been made as of but, however police say "extensive" enquiries are underway.

Detective Superintendent, Nikki Leach, from the Sheffield command group mentioned: "We know that those in the local community, and more widely in Sheffield, will be really shaken and concerned by this incident yesterday evening."

She mentioned: "I want to reassure the public that we have detectives from across the force working around the clock on this case to piece together the circumstances of what happened which led to a man being stabbed and very sadly losing his life."

South Yorkshire Police had been known as to an space of parkland off Shortbrook Close in Westfield, Sheffield simply earlier than 11pm. Officers attended together with the ambulance service however the man was pronounced useless on the scene.

His household have been knowledgeable and is being supported by officers.

Detective Superintendent, Nikki Leach added: "We are really keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the Westfield area yesterday evening and seen anything out of the ordinary which may assist our enquiries. Were you walking or driving through the area and did you see something unusual? Did you walk your dog through the parkland earlier that evening and see someone acting suspiciously?"

"Even if you have a little bit of information you may think is irrelevant, it might be a really small piece in a bigger puzzle, which may be vital in identifying the person responsible for causing a man to lose his life."

The police are interesting to these with dashcam footage or CCTV within the surrounding space that might assist with the investigation.

Contact 101 and quote incident quantity 1192 of August 9. Or when you want to keep nameless, you'll be able to contact Crimestoppers on  0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form.

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