Assault suspect arrested

A MAN wanted by police in connection with a serious assault in Thurnscoe has been arrested.

Steven Watkins (29) was apprehended in Thurnscoe just after 11pm yesterday and remains in police custody.

He was wanted in connection with a serious assault on a 33-year-old man on Sunday, September 28.

Officers would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal and reporting sightings.