Man in police welfare check arrested on suspicion of assault
Police received reports of concern for safety of a man in Wath yesterday
Police arrested a man on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, after they were called out to a Rotherham street last night over concerns for his safety.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “At 5.02pm on Thursday (October 22) we received reports of concern for the safety of a man on Common Lane, in Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham.
“Officers responded and located the man nearby and ensured he was safe and uninjured.
“Following the welfare check, the man, aged 42, was arrested on suspicion of assault an emergency worker in relation to an incident reported to have taken place on October 4.
“He remains in police custody.”