Born in Sheffield in 1832, Charlie Peace killed a police officer in Manchester before fleeing back to his native city. He later became obsessed with the wife of a neighbour and killed him. He was finally arrested breaking into a house in Blackheath, London, and was hanged at Armley Jail. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — Born in Sheffield in 1832, Charlie Peace killed a police officer in Manchester before fleeing back to his native city. He later became obsessed with the wife of a neighbour and killed him. He was finally arrested breaking into a house in Blackheath, London, and was hanged at Armley Jail. | Other 3rd Party

10 prolific killers and other notorious criminals with links to Sheffield and South Yorkshire

By Andy. Done-Johnson

Published 3rd Jun 2020, 15:31 GMT

Updated 5th Jun 2020, 12:39 GMT

Your Star is planning a new series of reports looking back at some of the most shocking murders in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

So in anticipation, we’ve produced this picture gallery detailing 10 of the most prolific killers and other criminals with links to the area.

9. Francis Fearn

Sheffield-born Fearn was hanged for the murder of one Nathan Andrews in 1782 in Ecclesfield. Andrews was beaten about the head and face with a stick and stabbed in the neck and ribs. Fearn's body was hanged in chains on Loxley Common. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Google

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10 prolific killers and other notorious criminals with links to Sheffield and South Yorkshire

Your Star is planning a new series of reports looking back at some of the most shocking murders in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

9. Francis Fearn

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