Investigation launched into Rotherham assault

Officers have launched an investigation following reports a man had been stabbed on Wortley Road, Kimberworth, yesterday evening (Tuesday 5 June).

At around 7.25pm it was reported three men travelling in a black Ford Focus had followed a man down Grange View Road, onto Wortley Road, where he was assaulted.

The 23-year-old sustained stab wounds in the incident and currently remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

An investigation is currently ongoing and detectives are making a number of enquiries in the area.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or saw a black Ford Focus driving in the area at the time, is asked to report it.

If you have any information please call 101 quoting incident number 837 of 5 June. Anonymous information can also be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.