Third arrest after New Year’s Day murder in East Dene
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a man found in East Dene in the early hours of New Year’s Day have made a third arrest.
Police attended the scene on Doncaster Road at about 1.20am on Saturday after the man’s body was found unconscious in the street.
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The man — who has not yet been formally identified — was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers also attended Badsley Moor Lane in relation to an incident of public disorder.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “A 23-year-old man from Rotherham has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
“On Saturday afternoon, a 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder in London. They have been released under investigation while the investigation continues.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”