'Devastating incident' - Murder arrest after death of man outside Yorkshire village pub

South Yorkshire Police were called to reports of an altercation outside The Star Hotel in Cudworth, near Barnsley, shortly before 11.30pm on Friday (Sep 11).

The force said the victim - a man in his 50s - had been assaulted by another man during the incident.

Paramedics attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but died a short time later.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on Saturday morning (Sep 12) on suspicion of murder, the force said.

The victim’s family are being supported by specially trained police officers.

Detective Inspector Laura Procter, from the Major Crime Team, said: “This was a devastating incident that has left a man dead.

“Our officers worked at pace through the night to identify and arrest a suspect and we do not believe that any others were involved.

“As our investigation continues, I would ask that anyone with information that could help with enquiries please gets in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 1240 of September 11.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.