Investigation launched into death of man in Barnsley

Detectives are investigating following the death of a 42-year-old man in the Worsbrough area of Barnsley over the weekend.

Emergency services were called to a house in Manor Court, Genn Lane, at around 11.30pm on Saturday 17 June, following reports that a group of men and women were fighting outside of the property.

A 42-year-old man was taken to hospital after sustaining a serious head injury during the incident. He died in hospital yesterday evening.

Two men, aged 40 and 27, arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of assault have been bailed pending further enquiries.