Thurnscoe murder - local man charged
A 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Philip Alan Smith.
Gary McKeown, from Thurnscoe, will appear before Barnsley Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning (Saturday, 4 February).
Thirty-six-year-old Philip Smith, also from Thurnscoe, was found injured in Church Street, Thurnscoe, around 4.30pm on Saturday 28 January, after a disturbance near the junction with Houghton Road. He was taken to Barnsley District General Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Justice for Sheffield dad as killer jailed
A MAN who killed a Sheffield dad and former workmate has today been jailed for 26 years at Sheffield Crown Court.
Hassan Maruf, aged 20, from Hampton Road, Fir Vale, was found guilty after a week-long trial of the murder of Zabihullah Rafiq in the early hours of 29 May, 2011.
Thirty-year-old Zabi was making his way home from work when he was stabbed - just yards away from his flat at Callow Mount, Gleadless - and left for dead. A post mortem found that Zabi had died from a stab wound to the chest.
Doncaster couple sentenced for money laundering and counterfeiting offences
A couple from the Bessacarr area of Doncaster have been sentenced for money laundering and counterfeit goods offences. Philip Cummings and Sarah Hutchinson appeared at Doncaster Crown Court on Friday, 13 January. Cummings was sentenced to 15 months in prison while Hutchinson received a 9-month sentence, suspended for two years.
Consider others when travelling through roadworks
The South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership is urging drivers to be considerate to other road users and road workers when travelling through roadworks.
With ever increasing volumes of traffic associated with modern living the maintenance of our roads becomes more frequent and necessary. The various agencies involved in the repair of our roads do so under increasingly difficult circumstances and, although not always obvious, make every effort to minimise disruption that may be caused.
Allow extra journey time as winter weather hits parts of the country
With freezing weather forecast across parts of the county this week, the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership is recommending that drivers pay increased attention to winter driving conditions.
The partnership is urging drivers to allow extra time for journeys, preparing themselves by carrying emergency kit such as waterproof jackets, gloves, boots and a shovel, regardless of how long or short their journey may be.
Officers crack down on dangerous parking in Intake
Residents living in the Intake area complained to their local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), that some parents were parking in dangerous positions close to local schools when they were picking their children up.
Thurnscoe man named as murder investigation continues
Police have named the man who died yesterday after sustaining serious injuries in Thurnscoe as 36-year-old Philip Alan Smith.
Philip, of Stotfold Drive, Thurnscoe, was found injured in Church Street around 4.30pm on Saturday, 28 January, after a disturbance near the junction with Houghton Road.
He was taken to Barnsley District General Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Specialist officers are now liasing closely with Philip’s family.
Do you know this man?
Police in Doncaster are trying to trace a man after an alleged distraction burglary at Emley House on St James Street.
The incident happened on Wednesday, 11 January around 4pm after the occupant, an elderly woman, was followed into the communal area of the flats by a man.
Lifewise drop-in for online services
The Lifewise centre is offering free advice on using the internet for online services.
The centre, in Rotherham, will be open for a free drop in session on Friday 3 February between 3.30pm and 6.00pm.
The initiative ‘New Year, new online you’ aims to inspire South Yorkshire to make 2012 the year they get online and discover all the benefits the internet has to offer.
South Yorkshire Police Project Officer, Andy Foster who works at the Lifewise centre said:
Officers from the Special Constabulary crack down on antisocial behaviour in Doncaster.
Officers from the Special Constabulary in Doncaster have led a number of operations over the last month, to crack down on criminal damage and antisocial behaviour on public transport.
The special officers worked with officers from British Transport Police (BTP) to conduct high visibility patrols of the Doncaster Interchange and the train station to deter antisocial behaviour and crime.
Keep vehicle keys out of sight!
Police in Doncaster are reminding residents to be extra careful with the security of their cars and to keep vehicle keys out of sight in the home after a slight increase in two in one burglaries over the last few weeks.
This is where the offender breaks into the house to steal car keys, which have been left unattended and on view in the home. Bawtry, Tickhill and Armthorpe seem to be the most effected areas but this is an issue across Doncaster.
Get webwise at Lifewise
South Yorkshire Police are showing their support of National Safer Internet Day on the 7thFebruary.
In an aim to raise awareness and educate parents in ways to make sure their children are safe online, free sessions are going to be held at the Lifewise centre in Rotherham between 7th-9thFebruary.
The hour and a half sessions will cover areas such as how to use security settings on your internet and signs to look out for that your child may be in danger.
Closing the door on fire danger
Community Safety departments from both South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) and South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have commended the actions of a 7 year old girl which helped prevent a fire spreading in her home.
Giorgia Hansel-Hides from Kiveton Park in Sheffield had been taught in school by SYFR about the importance of closing doors in the home to prevent the spread of fires.
South Yorkshire Police appoint new chief constable
South Yorkshire Police Authority has appointed David Crompton as the new chief constable for the county.
The 48-year-old, originally from Manchester, takes over from Meredydd Hughes who retired from the Force in October.
Mr Crompton joins South Yorkshire Police after previously holding a number of roles at West Yorkshire Police. He has been assistant chief constable for local policing and assistant chief constable for territorial operations before becoming deputy chief constable in 2008.
Mother wants 'justice for Josh' in Queens Road murder investigation appeal
The mother of Joshua Green, the man fatally injured during a New Year’s Eve party on Queens Road, has issued a plea for witnesses to assist South Yorkshire Police’s ongoing murder investigation.
At around 2.47am on Sunday, 1 January 2012, a confrontation in the Stars Suite led to Joshua, 27, from Manor Park, Sheffield, being stabbed and dying at the scene.
Officers release e-fits of suspected offenders following New Year’s Day robbery in Rotherham
The incident happened at about 5.15pm on Sunday, 1 January, near to a bus stop on Wingfield Road, not far from the junction to Swale Road.
Police name man who died in Doncaster taxi incident
Police can now name the man who died in last week’s taxi incident on the A19 St George’s Bridge as 27-year-old Robert Ross Dowling from the Carcroft area of Doncaster.
Robert, known locally as Tintin, died from serious head injuries after the incident at 2.10am last Wednesday, 18 January.
Barnsley pensioner murder: Ten-year anniversary appeal
South Yorkshire Police are renewing their appeal for information in an anniversary bid to find Vera Cooper’s killer.
Barnsley pensioner Vera Cooper died aged 80 on 24 January 2002, in her home on Greenbank Walk, Grimethorpe.
Despite an extensive investigation over the last ten years, no one has been brought to justice for her death.
A worried neighbour raised the alarm and contacted relatives, as they couldn’t get in touch with her. Vera was then found dead in her bungalow.
4,690 motorists tested for drink driving during December
As part of a campaign by South Yorkshire Police targeting known drink-driving hotspots during December, 4,690 drivers were breathalysed and of those 239 (5.1 per cent) tested positive, or refused or failed to provide a breath test.
Of the total number of breath tests carried out, 828 of the tests followed a collision on the road and from these 10.6 per cent were recorded as being over the drink drivelimit or unable to provide a breath test.
Police issue warning and advise 4x4 motorists
Police in Sheffield are advising owners of 4x4 vehicles to consider the security of their vehicles and are urging owners to report any suspicious activity, following a recent number of thefts of Land Rovers across the city.