Five held after man dies in Doncaster taxi

FIVE people have been arrested after a man died this morning in what police described as an “incident” in a Doncaster taxi.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jan 2012, 11:48 BST

The man, a passenger in the cab, suffered head injuries at around 2.10am and died shortly afterwards at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Police said the incident happened on the A19 St George’s Bridge in Doncaster, but have not yet revealed any other details.

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A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “The man was a passenger in the taxi and police are investigating the circumstances that led to his death.

“The man sustained head injuries during the incident at 2.10am today and was taken to Doncaster Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later.

“Five people have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently in custody assisting police with enquiries.”

St George’s Bridge has been sealed off by police while officers investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101.