Trio arrested over Barnsley murder remain in police custody

Three women arrested over the murder of a Barnsley woman remain in police custody this morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st May 2018, 08:50 GMT
Updated 21st May 2018, 08:56 GMT
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The women - aged 45, 57 and 71 and all from Barnsley town centre - were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday.

CRIME: Man with knife spotted chasing group in Sheffield suburbThey are being held following the discovery of the body of 42-year-old Claire Louise Smith in Union Street at 6.50am on Saturday.

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POLICE: Firm to prosecute vandals damaging yellow bikes in SheffieldSouth Yorkshire Police said a post mortem examination revealed Ms Smith died as a result of a 'very severe physical attack'.

POLICE: Man's body found in Doncaster: Police investigating unexplained deathAnyone with information should call 01709 443544.

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