Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after Doncaster man Wayne Solomon killed in fatal stabbing
Two women have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender
Murder detectives have arrested five more people, after a 55-year-old man was killed in a fatal stabbing earlier this week.
Beloved Wayne Solomon was found seriously injured on Galsworthy Close in the Balby area of the city on Wednesday night (June 24, 2026).
The emergency services, who were called at around 10.54pm, rushed to the scene, and Wayne was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
Earlier this week, detectives arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of murder, possession of an offensive weapon, dangerous driving and robbery. He has since been released with no further action for murder, possession of an offensive weapon, and robbery and bailed for dangerous driving.
In an update issued today (Saturday, June 27, 2026), South Yorkshire Police confirmed they have arrested three men on suspicion of murder, and two women on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A force spokesperson said: “On Thursday 25 June, a 51-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has since been released on police bail.
“On Friday 26 June officers have arrested two men aged 52 and 24 on suspicion of murder, and a 45-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
“All four suspects remain in police custody for questioning.”
As the murder investigation continues, police say they are continuing to urge those who have any information that can assist detectives and officers to come forward and speak to them.
A force spokesperson added: “Knife crime has a devastating effect in our communities, and we are committed to finding those responsible and securing justice for Wayne, his family and loved ones.
“If you have any information that can help, no matter how small or insignificant you believe it to be, please share it with us, it could be the missing piece that helps us remove dangerous offenders from the streets and saves another victim coming to harm.
“If you can help, you can pass information to police via our online portal or by calling 101.”
Please quote incident number of 1277 of June 24, 2026 when you get in touch.
*Please note: South Yorkshire Police’s initial release said three men had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
This was subsequently amended to say two, not three, men were being held on suspicion of murder.
Our story has been updated accordingly.