South Yorkshire murder investigation - dead man named

Police who launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead in Doncaster last week have today named him.
James Street, Doncaster. Photo: GoogleJames Street, Doncaster. Photo: Google
James Street, Doncaster. Photo: Google

Mark Simpson’s body was found at a property in James Street, Doncaster, at around 7.45am on Monday 15 May.

A post mortem examination concluded Mr Simpson died as a result of internal injuries.

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A South Yorkshire Police spokesman, said today (Frid May 26): "Enquiries are ongoing and officers remain keen to hear from anyone who may hold information about the incident.

"Last week a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault. They have both been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

"Please call 101 or email [email protected] quoting incident number 175 of 15 May 2017."