Police are investigating a reported crime involving a single grave at a churchyard, with officers maintaining a presence at the scene.

South Yorkshire Police said officers are currently present at the churchyard connected to All Saints Church while enquiries continue.

A police spokesperson said: “There is currently a visible police presence in the church yard connected to All Saints, Laughton-en-le-Morthen.”

The spokesperson added: “Our officers are investigating the report of a crime, relating to one grave within the church yard.”

Police said the family of the deceased has been informed and is being supported.

According to the force, specially trained officers are assisting the next-of-kin.

The churchyard has been closed to the public while initial enquiries are carried out, but police said it will reopen once those enquiries are complete.

Officers acknowledged the incident may be upsetting for people with loved ones buried at the site but said they do not believe there is a wider risk.

The spokesperson said: “We understand this may be distressing for those whose loved ones are buried in the church yard so would like to offer reassurance that we currently believe this was a targeted incident and there is no threat to other graves.”

For reassurance, police said patrols will be increased in the area over the coming days.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police via 101 or online, quoting incident number 398 of 01/02/26.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers.