Newton Street stabbing, Barnsley: 21-year-old man arrested by police after man stabbed to death in Barnsley

Jonathan Pritchard
By Jonathan Pritchard
Published 11th Aug 2023, 06:56 BST
Updated 11th Aug 2023, 07:03 BST
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a stabbing in Yorkshire.

Officers from South Yorkshire Police were called to Newton Street, in Barnsley town centre, on August 9 at around 9pm to reports of a stabbing. They found a 28-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest. He was taken to hospital but staff were unable to save him.

The force confirmed a 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident, and remains in custody.

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A statement from South Yorkshire Police said: “At around 9pm, we were called to reports of a man with serious injuries inside an address in Newton Street. On arrival, officers located a 28-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest. He was taken to hospital, where despite best efforts of medical professionals he was sadly pronounced deceased.

Police were called to reports of a man with serious injuries inside an address in Newton Street at around 9pm on August 9 (Wednesday).Police were called to reports of a man with serious injuries inside an address in Newton Street at around 9pm on August 9 (Wednesday).
Police were called to reports of a man with serious injuries inside an address in Newton Street at around 9pm on August 9 (Wednesday).

“His family has been informed and is being supported by officers. A 21-year-old man has this evening been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Enquiries are ongoing and the local community will continue to see an increased presence in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 1033 of August 9. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.