FIVE people have been knifed in two separate incidents in Sheffield city centre.

Cops have cordoned off streets around after the stabbing drama in the early hours of this morning.

4 An investigator pictured in Sheffield after two stabbing attacks left several injured

4 Cops in West Yorkshire confirmed the two attacks were linked Credit: ©Dean Atkins

Authorities have blocked roads around Sheffields' Barker's Pool after two stabbing incidents saw five people knifed.

South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that four people have been arrested and that both attacks were connected.

Authorities said that the critically injured victim is in a serious but stable condition.

Cops said the incidents were not terrorism-related, adding that officers believe they are linked and possibly involve the same local individuals.

4 Cops in Sheffield are investigating two linked stabbings in the city which left five injured Credit: ©Dean Atkins

The first fight was reported to police at about 4am, and one person was arrested, and then at 5.53am officers received reports of another brawl in Cambridge Street.

The second brawl featured three people who were stabbed while a man was hit over the head with a bottle.

Forensics officers could be seen handling a bloodied white shirt at the cordoned off scene - which is in a busy area of the city known for its nightlife.

The horrific incident occurred in a busy pubbing area popular with students.

South Yorkshire Police told Sun Online: "We are dealing with two linked stabbing incidents in Sheffield City centre in the early hours of Saturday.

4 Five people were injured in the popular shopping area of the city Credit: ©Dean Atkins

"Five people were injured.

"Four people have been arrested and detained in relation to the stabbing."

There is no information on casualties at this time.

The two knife attacks were part of five incidents which occurred on the same evening across England resulting in two deaths.

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