Dean Williamson murder: Man due in court in Sheffield after being charged over death

A man is due in court in Sheffield today after being charged with murder.
By Claire Lewis
Published 9th Oct 2021, 11:06 BST
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Kyle Martin, aged 22, of Selwyn Street, Eastwood, Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of 45-year-old Dean Williamson, who was fatally attacked earlier this week.

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Mr Williamson was found with serious injuries on Williams Street, Parkgate, at around 1.10pm on Tuesday, October 5.

Dean Williamson's death triggered a murder probe and a man is due in court in Sheffield today after being chargedDean Williamson's death triggered a murder probe and a man is due in court in Sheffield today after being charged
Dean Williamson's death triggered a murder probe and a man is due in court in Sheffield today after being charged
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He was taken to hospital but could not be saved and died around three hours later.

A post mortem examination revealed Mr Williamson died as a result of chest injuries.

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Martin has been remanded in custody over the death and is due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates' Court today.

A second man who was arrested on suspicion of murder, aged 28 and also from Rotherham, remains on police bail as enquiries into the death continue.

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Anyone with information about the incident should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.