Sheffield Stabbing Victim Dies After Horrific Attack
A 26-year-old man stabbed in Sheffield last week has tragically died from his injuries.
Reece Radford Succumbs to Fatal Chest Wound
Reece Radford was critically injured in the early hours of Thursday, 29 September, after being stabbed on Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre. He was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away on Tuesday, 4 October.
A post-mortem revealed Reece died from a single stab wound to the chest. His family, supported by specially trained officers, have asked for privacy during this tough time.
Two Men Charged with Attempted Murder
While Reece battled for his life, two suspects appeared in court charged with attempted murder. Dereck Owusu, 36, from Rotherham, and Louis James, 46, from Sheffield, were remanded in custody at Sheffield Crown Court on Saturday, 1 October.
Police Appeal for Information
Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Hodgman said: “We are still keen to speak to anyone who may have information that could help the investigation. If you haven’t already come forward to speak to us, I would urge you to get in touch.”
- Call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 73 of 29 September.
- Use the live chat or online reporting portal: Report online here.
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously to share information without revealing your identity.