Arrest made after man attacked with glass bottle on Rotherham estate

A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault

A man was attacked with a glass bottle on a Rotherham estate.

Officers were deployed to Strathmore Grover, Wath, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, September 2 after being alerted to the assault.

Police were called to Strathmore Grove, in the Wath area of Rotherham, on Wednesday (September 2) after reports that a man was assaulted with a glass bottleplaceholder image
Police were called to Strathmore Grove, in the Wath area of Rotherham, on Wednesday (September 2) after reports that a man was assaulted with a glass bottle | Google

It is reported that a man suffered injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.

A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and was later bailed.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 12.24pm yesterday, we were called to reports of an assault in Strathmore Grove, Rotherham.

“It is reported that a man was assaulted with a glass bottle and taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening or life altering.

“Officers attended the scene and following enquiries, arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of assault. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.”

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident number 388 of September 2, 2026.

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