North Anston: Two charged over Rotherham disturbance as injured man remains in a "critical condition"

The two men charged are Liam Hancock, aged 33, and 44-year-old Michael Hall, South Yorkshire Police confirmed a few moments ago.

Mr Hancock, of Caperns Road, Rotherham, is charged with violent disorder and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, while Mr Hall is charged with violent disorder and possessing a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

Both men have been charged in connection with a disturbance at Woodland Drive in the North Anston area of Rotherham on Monday morning (September 8, 2025).

They remainedin custody this morning, ahead of an appearance at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court later today.

A force spokesperson said the 21-year-old man who suffered life-threatening injuries in Monday’s incident, remains in a critical condition.

A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

He has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and remains in custody.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Horsfield, said: "I would like to offer my thanks to our local communities for their support with our ongoing investigation, and the information they have provided to our team. It has been vital in helping us understand the events which has led to a young man being left in a critical condition.

"Our officers will remain in the local area over the coming days to offer reassurance. They are there to listen, help and make you feel safe - so please do stop and speak to them if you have any concerns."

Detailing the specifics of Monday’s alleged incident, the South Yorkshire Police spokesperson added: “At 10.16am on Monday (September 8) we were called to reports of a disturbance at Woodland Drive, North Anston.

“It is reported a grey Audi A3 and a white Audi S3 collided with the gates to a property and a group of people were fighting at the scene.

“Officers and the ambulance service attended. A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.”

If you can help, you can pass information to police online or by calling 101.

You can contact police online here: www.southyorkshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us.

Please quote incident number 251 of September 8, 2025 when you get in touch.

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