Man arrested after assault and burglary in Manor area of Sheffield
It comes as South Yorkshire Police have hit out at 'unhelpful speculation' about the case
Last updated 3rd Sep 2025
A 37 year old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and an assault in Sheffield, as police hit out at 'unhelpful' rumours about the case on social media.
A woman reported being attacked on Vikinglea Road in Manor on Monday night (September 1), with a second incident on Wulfric Road seeing a man enter a property at around 4:20pm.
A suspect is now being questioned on suspicion of assault and attempted burglary.
South Yorkshire Police have hit out at speculation about the case online, including rumours of 'attempted abductions' in the area.
In a statement, the force wrote: "We are aware of unhelpful speculation in relation to these incidents and urge everyone to verify their information wherever possible before sharing it on social media."
"We've seen the harmful effects misinformation can have on our communities.
"Our investigation is currently underway around the circumstances of both incidents."