Man battered after disturbing burglary gang

A MAN was attacked and beaten as he tried to run away from a gang of burglars he found in his kitchen.

Steve Grayson was left lying in the street with serious head injuries as his attackers sped off in a car.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and Mr Grayson was released from hospital on Tuesday.

Police say Mr Grayson found the gang in his home in Grange Avenue, Woodsetts, after he returned home from walking his dog.

His disabled wife was upstairs in bed at the time.

Anyone with information should contact Det Con Tom Woodward, at Rotherham’s Main Street Police Station, on 01709 832265.

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