Hunt for attackers who tried to set angler on fire

The attacked on the man, who was on his own near Sprotbrough Falls on the River Don, happened on Sunday night at 11.35pm.

“It was reported that the men poured a substance on the victim and attempted to set fire to it,” a police spokeswoman said.

“As a result, the man entered the water and the offenders left the scene.

“The man, who suffered minor injuries, called police and is helping them with enquiries.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information which could help the investigation should contact 101 quoting incident number 1392 of August 23.