Man critical after Rotherham attack

Emergency services were called to a property on Lapwater Walk following concerns raised for a local resident.

A 44-year-old man was found unconscious with serious head injuries. The man was taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield but later transferred to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

A 46-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with this incident. He remains in custody assisting police with enquiries.

Forensic work is ongoing at the scene in the early stages of a police investigation. Anyone with information should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 1278 of Sunday, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.