Man taken to hospital and arrest made after violent 'disturbance' in Rawmarsh, Rotherham
A man has been taken to hospital after reports of a violent attack on a South Yorkshire street.
South Yorkshire Police, who were called out to the attack, said a man had been arrested for suspected grievous bodily harm after the incident, which was reported on Sunday evening.
Police told The Star: “We were called on Sunday (April 5) at 7.30pm to reports of a disturbance on Scovell Avenue in Rawmarsh, Rotherham.
“It is reported a man was seriously assaulted by another man.
“A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.”
They said they had arrested a 27-year-old man, who remains in police custody.
Police had put a cordon in place on Hague Avenue but it has since been lifted.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to contact them and say enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or online quoting incident number 736 of April 5, 2026.