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Yahoo
02-05-2025
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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
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man who died after street fight named by police
A man who died following a street fight in Sheffield has been named by police. Lee Wesson was described by his family as "a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and grandson". Officers were called at about 20:30 BST on Saturday to reports of a large group fighting on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge, with one person reportedly being in possession of a knife. The 34-year-old, who had been arrested before he was taken to hospital, died on Monday, 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. They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Man dies from injuries after street fight South Yorkshire Police
