Elderly woman dies two months after being found seriously injured as police launch investigation
An elderly woman has died two months after she was found injured in a home in Yorkshire, police have said.
The woman, whose exact age has not been released by police, was found with serious injuries in a property on Peveril Close in the Kiveton Park area of Rotherham on September 11.
South Yorkshire Police said she was taken to hospital for treatment for her injuries, but died on November 12.
Her family is being supported by specially trained officers, and an investigation into her death has been launched.
A police cordon is currently in place around the property.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Adam Watkinson, said: "Our priority is determining the circumstances that has sadly resulted in the death of a much loved elderly woman.
"Understandably, we know this will cause some concerns in the local community. You will see our officers in the local area over the new few days while we conduct our enquiries.
"We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have seen something not quite right around the Kiverton Park area on Wednesday 10 or Thursday 11 November.
“Did you see something that looked suspicious or out of place? If so, please get in touch with us. Any detail no matter how small, can be that missing link we are looking for."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 428 of September 14. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.