Man arrested on suspicion of murder as fellow patient dies after fight at Rotherham District General Hospital

A 48-year-old man has died after a fight with another patient at a hospital.

By Tom Morton

Published 13th Feb 2022, 21:14 BST

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He died at Rotherham District General Hospital (RDGH) in the early hours of Sunday morning, and South Yorkshire Police have arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

A member of staff at RDGH called officers at 8.54pm on Saturday to report that two patients had been fighting.

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A police spokesman said detectives have launched an investigation into the incident.

He said: ‘We are working closely with the hospital and will remain on scene this evening as we conduct enquiries.

‘The man’s family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.’