An 18-year-old man has died after being stabbed, police said today.
Two youths, aged 16 and 17, are being held on suspicion of murder after the teenager died, South Yorkshire Police said.
Police said the victim was assaulted "by a number of people" in Rokeby Drive, Parson Cross, Sheffield, at 11pm yesterday.
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spokesman said: "We can confirm that the victim was stabbed but can't confirm this as the cause of death yet.
"Police believe the assault is linked to a disturbance outside a house on Rokeby Drive shortly before."
The spokesman said the victim died in hospital from his injuries.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses.
Part of the street remained cordoned off today as police carried out a
detailed search of gardens and alleyways close to the murder scene.
Officers could be seen looking in hedges and bushes while other colleagues spoke to residents.
A group of tearful youths later arrived to place flowers at the scene.
One youth said a fight started in the street between rival gangs following a party celebrating a 16-year-old girl's birthday.
The 16-year-old, who did not want to be named for fear of reprisals, said the fight involved two rival Sheffield gangs.
Sheffield has a recent history of postcode-related gang rivalry which has sometimes resulted in bloodshed.
Yesterday's fight is believed to have involved members from Sheffield's SE6 and SE5 postcodes.
The youth, who said he witnessed part of the fight, said: "It all started after a bit of banter and name calling between the two gangs.
"One of them walked off to go home and then they all started fighting.
"I was invited to the party but I went ice skating now and I'm glad I did.
"About 40 people were involved in the fight, some were carrying baseball bats and knives.
"It lasted for about 10 minutes before the cops were called.
"At one point two cars came screeching up the street and you could hear them being trashed.
"You could hear them being kicked and I think one of the windscreens was smashed in.
"The lad (the victim) managed to walk off before he collapsed on the ground.
"You could see the blood on the street this morning but the rain has washed it away now."
The witness said a few members from the SE6 gang were invited to the party, but the rival gang turned up when they got wind of it and trouble started.
"There is a lot of rivalry between the two gangs, fights and stuff like that."
One local resident, who declined to be named added: "It is getting bad around here. You see youths on the street corner but you can't say anything."
Another woman, a pensioner who called the police last night, said: "There was a tremendous noise and I looked out of the window and saw a lot of men fighting.
"I didn't dare go out so I phoned the police. The next thing I hear someone has been stabbed."
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