Murder investigation launched following incident at Don Jon Hotel pub, Maltby

South Yorkshire Police has launched a murder investigation after a 45-year-old Dinnington man died in an incident in the Don Jon Hotel public house, Maltby that happened at around 10pm on Sunday evening, 14 October, 2012. It is believed a number of people were involved in a fight in which the victim sustained a serious head injury, he was taken to Rotherham District General Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

A 35-year-old Maltby man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Officers investigating the incident are appealing for anyone who was in the Don Jon pub or nearby pubs on Sunday evening, or anyone with information that may assist to call South Yorkshire Police immediately on 101, or if you are deaf or hard of hearing on 18001 101 (text phone) or 07786 220 022 (SMS) quoting incident number 1242 of 14 October, 2012. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.