Attempted murder and sex assault charges after attack on woman in her 80s


Michael Kidd (35), of no fixed abode, is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court today
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We received a call from hospital staff on Saturday, July 22, to inform us a patient had been treated for a number of injuries consistent with a serious assault.
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Hide Ad“An investigation was launched and following enquiries it is believed the assault took place at an address in the Balby area on the evening of Wednesday, July 19.”
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection to the incident and remains on police bail.
Anyone with information which may assist investigators is urged to contact police via the webchat, online portal or by calling 101, quoting incident 282 of July 22.
Access the online portal at www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something.
Alternatively, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org.