Greenfield Gardens, Flanderwell: Masked men sexually assault woman near Rotherham primary school
Police are asking witnesses to come forward after they received reports of a sexual assault earlier this week.
On Tuesday, January 13, at around 11pm, South Yorkshire Police received reports that a woman had been sexually assaulted in an alleyway off Greenfield Gardens in the Flanderwell area of Rotherham.
The incident is said to have taken place in a predominantly residential area just a stone’s throw away from Flanderwell Primary School, near the burgeoning Wickersley area.
Reports say that the woman was grabbed by two men wearing balaclavas.
Thankfully, she managed to escape and reported the incident to police.
Officers are now seeking information and asking anyone who can help to come forward.
One of the men is described as approximately 6ft tall, of medium build, wearing grey trousers. The second man is described as approximately 5ft 6ins tall, of skinny build and wearing black clothing.
Both were wearing face coverings.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are now appealing for anybody who may have any information or witnessed two men acting suspiciously in the Greenfield Garden area to contact us.
“You can report information to us online via live chart or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1071 of 13 January 2026.”
Information can be shared online, through the police’s website here.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online here.