A murder investigation has been initiated following the discovery of a deceased man inside the former TGI Fridays building in Sheffield.
Two women, aged 35 and 54, were apprehended on suspicion of murder on Thursday (June 11) subsequent to South Yorkshire Police responding to reports of questionable activities at the abandoned premises the previous night. During their inquiries, officers found the body of a 55-year-old man.
Although the man has not yet been formally identified, his family has been informed and is receiving assistance from the authorities. A cordon surrounding the building is anticipated to stay in place until this evening (Friday, June 12).
DCI Laura Procter, the Senior Investigating Officer, stated, “Since the discovery of the man’s body, officers have been conducting various investigations to establish a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to this incident.”
“I am particularly interested in anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activities in the vicinity of the TGI Fridays building in the days before Wednesday, to contact us,” as reported by Yorkshire Live.
“We are committed to uncovering the truth, which has involved the detention of two women who are currently in custody for questioning. If you possess any information that could aid our investigation, regardless of its significance, please come forward.”
Individuals with information are encouraged to call 101 or report online, referencing incident number 897 of June 10. TGI Fridays has promptly distanced itself from the property, confirming that the Sheffield Road site ceased operations in January 2026 and is no longer under the ownership of the company or any affiliated entity.
The Sheffield branch was one of 16 UK restaurants that closed after the UK operator of TGI Fridays went into administration.