Suspect remains in police custody over Rotherham street attack which left man fighting for life

A suspect arrested over a Rotherham street attack which left another man fighting for life remains in police custody this afternoon.

The 18-year-old was one of two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack on a man in Masbrough.

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Man remains in police custody over street attack in Rotherham
Man remains in police custody over street attack in Rotherhamplaceholder image
Man remains in police custody over street attack in Rotherham

The other suspect, a 37-year-old man, has been released on bail.

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He was taken  to hospital with life threatening injuries, where he remains.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 666 of February 4.

Crimestoppers can be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

 

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