Sprotbrough murder victim named as Kelli Bothwell

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Kelli (53) died after we were called to reports of a dispute inside a property on Main Street in Sprotbrough at around 8pm.

“A 52-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

“Formal identification took place yesterday (Monday, August 7), and an earlier post-mortem examination concluded that Kelli died as a result of a stab wound.

“Kelli’s family continue to ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.”

Anyone with information relating to this investigation, should report it via the police's online portal or by calling 101, quoting the incident number 799 of August 5.