Murder investigation launched: Man dies after being found with serious injuries

Two men have been arrested as part of a new murder probe launched by South Yorkshire Police.

An investigation started after a 43-year-old man arrived at Kendray Hospital, Barnsley, with serious head injuries on Monday, October 12.

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As officers were carrying out enquiries, they also found a 42-year-old man with ‘significant injuries’ at a property on Pinder Oakes Cottages, Measborough Dike, Barnsley.

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Pinder Oakes Cottages, Barnsley

He was taken to hospital but died two days later.

Two men, aged 40 and 44, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

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