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Sheffield Tesco attack: Staff's bravery praised as two hurt | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
Police have praised the bravery of shop staff who detained a man armed with a screwdriver after two people were injured. | |
The assault happened inside a Tesco store on Savile Street, Sheffield, at about 13:30 GMT. | |
A woman, 58, and a man, 45, were treated at hospital for minor facial injuries, South Yorkshire Police said. | |
A man, 23, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in custody. | |
Ch Supt Stuart Barton said: "Staff inside the store acted incredibly quickly, giving immediate medical attention to the man and woman who were injured. | |
"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. |