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Police name death crash man

South Yorkshire Police has identified the 18-year-old man who died in the Great North Road collision on Thursday, 20 December, 2012 as Luke Hardwick.

Luke was the passenger in a BMW 316 Compact as it collided with a white DAF large goods vehicle.

A one-year-old girl, from Wath, also travelling in the BMW suffered a life-threatening head injury, and is being treated in Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

The male driver of the BMW was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and bailed pending further enquiries.

Family pay tribute to shooting victim

Tyron Woodhead

The family of Tyron Woodhead who died after a shooting in Wath-upon-Dearne have released a statement.

"As a family we are devastated by Tyron's death, He battled on through for nearly a month before he died.

"He was so strong and loved by many people we cannot believe what has happened and our family will never be the same again.

“He was a great husband and dad to Shannon and his parents Jim and Jen miss him so very much.

“Our many friends and family have rallied round and helped us through this very difficult time. Thanks to all." Gill Woodhead, Tyron Woodhead's wife.

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Second arrest in Wath shooting

A second man has been arrested over the shooting of a man in Wath-upon-Dearne.

42-year-old year old Tyrone Woodhead remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following the shooting on 20 September.

Last night a 29-year-old man from Thurnscoe was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after being traced by police in Southport, Merseyside. He is currently in police custody.

Another man has been charged with attempted murder and separate charges of robbery and aggravated burglary.

Man fighting for his life after shooting incident

Investigations continue after shooting

A man remains in hospital after a shooting in Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham.

42-year-old Tyrone Woodhead's condition is described as life-threatening but stable after he was shot on 20th September at a house on Doncaster Road.

Detectives believe it was an isolated targeted attack.

Anyone who may have seen anything is asked to contact police.

Officers are also investigating a fire, which was reported this morning, at a garage at the back of where the shooting took place.

It was badly damaged. Police are not linking the fire to the shooting, but the cause of the fire is thought to be suspicious.

Doncaster Road is open, but the scene remains cordoned off.

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Man fighting for his life after shooting incident

Police believe shooting was "isolated, targeted attack"

Police investigating a shooting in Wath-upon-Dearne say they believe it was an isolated targeted attack. Emergency services were called to a house next door to a takeaway on Doncaster Road at 8.40pm yesterday evening, after the ambulance service received reports of a man with a gunshot wound.

A 42-year-old was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and his condition remains unchanged this morning.

The investigation is continuing at the scene and detectives are appealing for people who were in the Doncaster Road area last night to get in touch.

Man fighting for his life after shooting incident

Man in hospital with gunshot wound

A 42-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering a gunshot wound, South Yorkshire Police have said.

Armed and unarmed officers were at the scene in Wath-upon-Dearne on Thursday night after police were called to a house in Doncaster Road to reports of a man with a gunshot wound.

Several calls were made to the ambulance service and the force said there is currently no threat to the wider public.

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