In the wake of a shocking stabbing incident in the heart of Sheffield city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning, a 27-year-old man has been charged with a series of offences, while three others have been released on police bail as investigations into the incident continue.

Wajahat Ali, a 27-year-old resident of Sheldon Road in Sheffield, has been charged with affray and threatening a person with a blade or sharply pointed article in a public place. The charges against Ali follow a troubling altercation that unfolded on Carver Street at approximately 03.00. on Saturday, September 9.

During the incident, a man in his twenties was subjected to a stabbing attack, prompting swift and decisive action by the authorities. The victim’s condition was of grave concern at the time, but he has since received medical attention and has been discharged from the hospital.

In addition to the stabbing, a second alarming report emerged shortly after the initial attack, indicating that another individual had been struck by a car in the same vicinity. Both incidents were being treated as interconnected, raising further questions about the circumstances surrounding the violence.

The police investigation swiftly led to the apprehension of four individuals in connection with these disturbing events. In addition to Wajahat Ali, three other men aged 35, 19, and 26 were taken into custody on suspicion of various offences, including section 18 wounding, violent disorder, and dangerous driving.

However, as the investigation unfolds, these three individuals have been released on police bail. The authorities continue to scrutinise the details of their involvement in the incident and are determined to bring clarity to the situation.

Wajahat Ali, the man charged in connection with the incident, has been granted police bail with certain conditions. He is slated to make an appearance at Sheffield Crown Court on October 19, 2023, where he will face the charges against him.