Sheffield murder victim named as man charged over stabbing

35 year old Bradley Hollis was found with multiple stab wounds in Barlow Drive over the weekend

35 year old Bradley Hollis
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 17th Mar 2025

A man has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a man in Sheffield over the weekend, with the victim now named as 35 year old Bradley Hollis.

He was found with multiple stab wounds inside a property on Barlow Drive at around 3am yesterday and was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family is being supported by specialist officers.

44 year old Michael James, also of Barlow Drive, has been charged with murder and has been remanded into custody to appear before Sheffield Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

A scene remains in place on Barlow Drive as investigations continue.

Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Woodward, of South Yorkshire Police, said:

"We understand that news of this incident will have caused understandable concern in the local community and I want to reassure residents that there will be additional police patrols in the area over the coming days.

"These patrols will be conducted by officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. If you see them while they are patrolling and you have any questions or queries, please do approach them and speak to them as they are there to help you and keep you safe."

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