A 21-year-old man was pronounced lifeless on the scene in Doncaster city centre (Image: PA)

A homicide investigation is underway after two individuals have been stabbed to demise in Doncaster city centre early this morning.

Two males and a young person have been knifed following an altercation exterior a licenced premises shortly earlier than 2.40am.

Paramedics tried their greatest to avoid wasting the trio, one in all them – a 21-year-old man – was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

A boy aged 17 was taken away from Silver Avenue in an ambulance and died later in hospital.

An 18-year-old man was additionally rushed to hospital, the place he stays with minor accidents.

South Yorkshire Police stated a 17-year-old has been arrested in reference to the incident and stays in custody.

A 17-year-old boy was taken away by ambulance however died later in hospital (Image: PA)
Police are urging any witnesses who have been within the space within the early hours of this morning to come back ahead (Image: PA)

A cordon has been erected across the junction of Silver Avenue, Excessive Avenue, Corridor Gate and Cleveland Avenue, and is more likely to stay in place till tomorrow, the pressure added.

Members of the general public are being requested to plan their routes accordingly and keep away from this space the place doable.

Doncaster district commander and momentary chief superintendent Ian Proffitt, stated: ‘There's an elevated police presence in Doncaster city centre immediately as we proceed our investigation.

‘Officers stay on the scene and are finishing up extra patrols as they conduct their inquiries.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in reference to the incident and stays in custody (Image: PA)

‘We all know incidents like this may be actually worrying for native communities, so if in case you have any issues, please do go and communicate to our officers – they're there to assist and help you.’

Detective chief inspector Mark Oughton added: ‘We're eager to listen to from anybody who was within the city centre within the early hours of this morning who might need witnessed what occurred.

‘In the event you have been within the space on the time, if you happen to noticed what occurred or if you happen to assume you could have cellular, CCTV or dashcam footage, please name 101 quoting incident quantity 135 of January 29. Any data, nonetheless small, might help us in bringing these accountable to justice.

‘Alternatively, you may keep fully nameless by contacting the impartial charity Crimestoppers through their web site Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK contact centre on 0800 555 111.’

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