Murder suspect arrested after man found dead in South Yorkshire house with 'multiple injuries'
Cordon put in place around house after ‘tragic incident’
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a South Yorkshire house.
South Yorkshire Police were called the the scene by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, after an ambulance had been sent to Wingfield Road, in Athersley South, Barnsley., on Thursday September 3 at 9.16pm. It was cordoned off with blue and white police tape.
Police say the man was found with multiple injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
He has not yet been formally identified, but his family has been informed.
Officers say early enquiries led to a 57-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of murder. He remained in police custody on Friday evening.
A post-mortem examination has so far failed to produced a cause of death, and further testing will take place
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, senior investigating officer in the case, said: "We know this will be distressing news to our local communities and our officers will remain in the Athersley South area throughout the day as our investigation continues.
“A scene is currently in place on Wingfield Road to allow officers to carry out their work, and we would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to them.
"Fast work by detectives and officers has resulted in us making an arrest and we continue to have a dedicated team hard at work to understand the circumstances around this tragic incident.
"Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones and they will remain at the centre of our thoughts throughout our ongoing investigation."
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to either call 101 or report it through the South Yorkshire Police website. Quote incident number 1036 of September 3, 2026, when you get in touch. You can access the online reporting system here: Report | South Yorkshire Police