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Sheffield Tesco attack: Two hurt in screwdriver assault Sheffield Tesco attack: Staff's bravery praised as two hurt
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A man and a woman have been seriously hurt after being attacked by a man carrying a screwdriver. Police have praised the bravery of shop staff who detained a man armed with a screwdriver after two people were injured.
The assault happened outside a Tesco store on Savile Street, Sheffield about 13:30 GMT, South Yorkshire Police said. The assault happened inside a Tesco store on Savile Street, Sheffield, at about 13:30 GMT.
The two people have been taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, said the force. A woman, 58, and a man, 45, were treated at hospital for minor facial injuries, South Yorkshire Police said.
A man has been detained at the scene and was being held in police custody, officers said. The store has been evacuated. A man, 23, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in custody.
Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area and examining CCTV footage. Ch Supt Stuart Barton said: "Staff inside the store acted incredibly quickly, giving immediate medical attention to the man and woman who were injured.
The store's car park has also been cordoned off. "Other staff members then detained the offender, removing the screwdriver from him, ensuring he couldn't leave the store before police arrived.
"They were incredibly brave in doing so."
The store has been evacuated and remains closed.