Man arrested on murder charge after Eastwood attack

Emergency services were called to the Grosvenor Road area of the town, shortly after 2pm today.

Police said there had been sightings of a man brandishing a machete in Eastwood and Rotherham town centre.

A spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene, one man was found dead and a second man seriously injured. The second man has been taken to hospital where he remains undergoing treatment.

“The investigation is at an early stage and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

The spokeswoman added: “At present there is a large police presence is in the area and this will remain in place to reassure residents.