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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Four re-arrested over street fight death
Four people have been re-arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the death of a man in Sheffield. Police were called to a disturbance on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge at 20:36 BST on 12 April and a man was found seriously injured. Lee Wesson, 34, was taken to hospital but died a few days later. A woman, 35, a man, 37, and two men both aged 30 were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and were released on bail. All four have been re-arrested on suspicion of murder and have been re-bailed. Det Insp Adam Watkinson said the investigation into Mr Wesson's death was continuing "at pace". "We continue to ask for any witnesses who may have seen the events that evening to come forward "Any information, no matter how small, could help our investigation." South Yorkshire Police said a referral had been made to the Professional Standards Department and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in line with normal procedure. Following assessment, the IOPC referred it back for local investigation, the force said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. South Yorkshire Police Attempted murder arrests continue after brawl Man dies from injuries after street fight Man who died after street fight named by police
BBC News
02-05-2025
- BBC News
Four re-arrested over Sheffield street fight death
Four people have been re-arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the death of a man in were called to a disturbance on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge at 20:36 BST on 12 April and a man was found seriously Wesson, 34, was taken to hospital but died a few days later.A woman, 35, a man, 37, and two men both aged 30 were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and were released on bail. All four have been re-arrested on suspicion of murder and have been re-bailed. Det Insp Adam Watkinson said the investigation into Mr Wesson's death was continuing "at pace"."We continue to ask for any witnesses who may have seen the events that evening to come forward"Any information, no matter how small, could help our investigation."South Yorkshire Police said a referral had been made to the Professional Standards Department and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in line with normal assessment, the IOPC referred it back for local investigation, the force said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies from injuries after street fight
A man who suffered life-threatening injuries following a street fight has died, police have confirmed. Officers were called at about 20:30 BST on Saturday to reports of a large group fighting on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge, Sheffield, with one person reportedly being in possession of a knife. A 34-year-old, who had been arrested before he was taken to hospital, died on Monday, South Yorkshire Police said. The force said a post-mortem examination had come back as unascertained pending further enquiries. Four people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the brawl. A woman aged 35, and man, 37, were arrested at the weekend, and two men both aged 30 were also taken into custody on Monday. One of the younger men was also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Police said all four had been bailed pending further enquiries. Det Insp Adam Watkinson said it was evident from CCTV at the scene that there were members of the public who may have seen the disturbance. He said: "If this was you, you could hold vital information that would prove pivotal in our investigation." He urged witnesses to contact the police. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Attempted murder arrests continue after brawl South Yorkshire Police
BBC News
15-04-2025
- BBC News
Man dies from injuries after Stocksbridge street fight
A man who suffered life-threatening injuries following a street fight has died, police have were called at about 20:30 BST on Saturday to reports of a large group fighting on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge, Sheffield, with one person reportedly being in possession of a knife.A 34-year-old, who had been arrested before he was taken to hospital, died on Monday, South Yorkshire Police said. The force said a post-mortem examination had come back as unascertained pending further enquiries. Four people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the brawl.A woman aged 35, and man, 37, were arrested at the weekend, and two men both aged 30 were also taken into custody on of the younger men was also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of said all four had been bailed pending further Insp Adam Watkinson said it was evident from CCTV at the scene that there were members of the public who may have seen the said: "If this was you, you could hold vital information that would prove pivotal in our investigation."He urged witnesses to contact the police. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
