Murder probe man granted bail

A MAN arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her Rotherham home has been bailed pending further enquiries.

The 55-year-old, from Eastwood, was arrested following the discovery of the woman's body at a house on Foljambe Road, Eastwood, on Saturday afternoon.

Julie Ann Gallagher (41), died from a single stab wound to her chest.

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She was last seen alive walking home from the Cranworth public house on Fitzwilliam Road, close to where she lived, in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The man arrested over her murder, who has not been named, was bailed on Monday night until the end of the week.

Anyone with information about the stabbing or who remembers seeing Julie or visitors to her home in the days before her death should call South Yorkshire Police on 01709 832 690.