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Bus driver stabbed in Sheffield

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syorksdeano

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-49954140

A bus driver has been stabbed in the centre of Sheffield and is in a serious condition in hospital.

Police were called to Arundel Gate at 13:50 BST after reports of a 40-year-old man being stabbed in the back and in the leg.

South Yorkshire Police said a 17-year-old boy had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

First Bus thanked members of the public who helped the driver and detained the teenager at the scene.

Det Ch Insp Jamie Henderson, of South Yorkshire Police, said: "Thanks to quick-thinking actions of members of the public, the 17-year-old boy was detained at the scene until officers arrived.

"Their brave actions meant that we were able to take control of the situation quickly, get the offender into custody and the victim to hospital. I'd like to thank everyone who assisted.

"At this time, we believe this was an attempted robbery which has escalated, and officers are in the area carrying out inquiries to ascertain exactly what happened."

Is it me or are things getting worse? Someone going around doing their job can be attacked by a scrote who probably hasn't seen a day's work in their life.
 
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An awful incident.

I've witnessed some horrendous behaviour in Sheffield towards drivers while living here. It was unfortunately only a matter of time before this happened.

Hopefully the driver makes a full recovery in good time.
 

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What a horrible thing to happen. People are doing some pretty desperate things for a bit of loose change to buy crack nowadays. Stay safe out there.
 

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And that 17 year old little runt, will be protected by law, to to stay anonymous. Again, being under 18, he will get a lenient sentence.
 
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