Man quizzed over Wath shooting sent to jail
No charges were brought by police in relation to Mr Woodhead’s death. However, the 29-year-old was sentenced to a term of imprisonment for other offences.
In March, Nathan Wingfield (23) was jailed for 20 years and Stephen Rodgers (30) for 21 years by a judge at Sheffield Crown Court after they pleaded guilty to Mr Woodhead’s manslaughter.
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A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said: “Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with this offence.
“In consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, no further charges have been brought at this stage.
“Following his arrest, this suspect was sentenced to a term of imprisonment for other matters and he remains in custody.”
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Hide AdMr Woodhead was shot on the doorstep of his home on Doncaster Road last September.
He died from his injuries at the Northern General Hospital on October 24.
Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.