Police arrest SIX men with two more in hospital after huge brawl on quiet Rotherham street

Men were hospitalised and a police probe was launched after a mass brawl involving the use of weapons in Rotherham.
By Claire Lewis
Published 25th Feb 2021, 09:02 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

South Yorkshire Police said officers were deployed to Marlowe Road, Herringthorpe, at around 2.27pm on Sunday following reports of a disturbance involving a group of armed men.

A number of those involved fled the scene in cars before officers arrived.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

One of the cars dropped a number of injured men off at Rotherham General Hospital for treatment.

A number of men were treated at Rotherham General Hospital after a disturbance on SundayA number of men were treated at Rotherham General Hospital after a disturbance on Sunday
A number of men were treated at Rotherham General Hospital after a disturbance on Sunday

Two of the men remain in hospital today but their injuries are not deemed life threatening.

Six Rotherham men, aged 22, 23, 30, 33, 34 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of wounding and violent disorder and bailed.

A car was seized by police officers as part of the investigation.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Witnesses or anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 558 of February 21.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously, on 0800 555111.

POLICE: South Yorkshire Police issue £10,000 Covid fine to host of illegal lockdown party

Read More
'A beautiful send off': Family and friends gather for funeral of Meadowhall cras...

LATEST: Councillors report children to police for making bike trails in Sheffield suburb

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a digital subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.