Man charged after stabbing of teenager in Sheffield

A man has been charged after a teenage boy was stabbed in Sheffield city centre on Tuesday (12 September).

John Jubb, 48, was arrested on Friday (15 September) and charged with attempted murder yesterday (Saturday 16 September).

The investigation began after we were called to Norfolk Street on Tuesday afternoon following reports that a 14-year-old boy required medical assistance. Emergency services attended and the boy was taken to hospital with wounds to his chest. His injuries are serious, but not believed to be life-threatening.

It is believed the incident happened close by the Town Hall.

Jubb, of Wincobank Avenue, remains in custody and will appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday 18 September.