On Sunday 4 August, many of our officers were injured during deplorable acts of violence outside the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in the Manvers area of Rotherham.

We absolutely condemn the scenes of disorder we witnessed, with a total of around 700 people in attendance in Manvers Way.

A number of people threw planks of wood at our officers and sprayed them with fire extinguishers before smashing hotel windows to gain access to the premises.

A large bin close to a window of the hotel was also set alight causing a small fire which was later extinguished, with missiles, including glass bottles and beer cans, thrown at our officers. 

In excess of 50 officers were injured as a result of the violence, with one left unconscious following a head injury, another suffering a suspected fractured elbow and others suffering suspected broken bones. 

A generator was also set alight, and a number of small grass fires were set. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service worked to extinguish these quickly.

To date almost 100 persons have been arrested on suspicion of public order offences, with almost 50 of those either convicted or awaiting sentence. 

The investigation team continues to work tirelessly to identify outstanding offenders and we would ask that you look at the gallery of offenders on either of the below links and submit any information via this portal that you consider to be of use. Please be assured that information will be treated with confidence if requested.

SYP Website Appeal - www.southyorkshire.police.uk/news/south-yorkshire/news/appeals/august-2024/appeal-images-released-following-mass-disorder-in-rotherham

Facebook Appeal - https://www.facebook.com/southyorkshirepolice/posts/pfbid033Y5ACqoUTbrCkMyoSBzWRm67HwJqBBHiSNvhcHjEHcuJNDcZ5poBvbfZgfsocR4Bl