A MAN has been knifed to death in broad daylight as horror unfolded in a busy city centre.

       Cops have launched a murder probe after the victim was fatally injured outside a branch of Poundland this afternoon.

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       Horror unfolded in a city centre high street after a man was knifed to death this afternoon Credit: Ben Lack 2

       A man in his 30s is being quizzed by cops after the tragedy Credit: Ben Lack

       They are tonight quizzing a man in his 30s on suspicion of the killing.

       Police and paramedics were called to reports a man had been seriously injured in Sheffield High Street.

       The casualty was rushed to hospital in an ambulance.

       However, despite the efforts of blue light workers and medics, he died a short time later.

       Detectives have closed off the street as investigations continue tonight.

       Photos from the scene show specially-trained crime scene investigators in white suits scouring the scene for clues.

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       The officers were also seen searching underneath bins.

       A stretch of the street close to the discount store, a Natwest and a branch of Sports Direct remains taped off.

       Officials at South Yorkshire Police confirmed news of the tragedy this evening.

       A statement released by the force said: “Police were called at around 4.30pm this afternoon, September, 17, to reports that a man was stabbed in High Street.

       "It was reported he had suffered serious injuries.

       “Officers attended the scene and arrested a man in his 30s.

       “The victim was taken to hospital via ambulance.

       "Sadly, he passed away at around 5.15pm.

       “An investigation has been launched and officers remain at the scene conducting their enquiries.

       “If anyone saw what happened or has any information that might help our officers, please call 101 quoting incident number 585 of September 17."

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