Stabbing death 'not gang-related'

Two youths are being questioned over Mr Robertson's death

The death of a teenager stabbed during an incident in Sheffield was not gang related, detectives have said.

Dale Robertson, 18, was attacked in Rokeby Drive, Parson Cross, on Saturday night. The incident is being linked to a disturbance at a nearby house party.

Despite residents in the area claiming there had been gang feuds, Supt Peter Norman said the death had "has nothing to do with postcode gangs whatsoever".

Three boys, one aged 16 and two 17, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

The two 17-year-olds have since been been bailed pending further police inquiries, while the 16-year-old remains in police custody.

'Collapsed on ground'

The issue of so-called postcode gangs emerged after the murder of 16-year-old Jonathan Matondo, who was shot dead in the city last year.

After the killing there was talk of gang-related rivalry between groups from the S4 and S3 Burgreave and Pitsmoor areas of the city.

In July another teenager, Tarek Chaiboub, 17, was shot dead in Burngreave.

But Mr Norman said Mr Robertson's death did not seem to be connected to those places.

Post-mortem tests showed the teenager, of Primrose Drive, Ecclesfield, died as a result of stab wounds to the chest.

On Sunday, a group of young people arrived to place flowers at the scene.

One youth said a fight had started in the street between rival gangs after a party celebrating a 16-year-old girl's birthday.

The youth said about 40 people were involved and some had been carrying baseball bats and knives.

He added: "The lad [the victim] managed to walk off before he collapsed on the ground."