Teen Axe Attacker Brought to Justice After Sheffield Robbery Spree

Axe-Wielding Robber Strikes Sheffield City Centre

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after terrifying shoppers and passersby with an axe during a series of robberies in Sheffield city centre.

Last week, locals reported eight chilling incidents, including attacks on Trafalgar Street and Rockingham Street.

Suspect Charged and Remanded

Debesay Teklehaymanot, from Ellerton Road, Firth Park, now faces three counts of robbery plus possession of an offensive weapon.

He was charged yesterday and has been remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court.

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