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SYP Appeal - Serious Incident Rotherham

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a serious incident that occurred in the Eastwood area of Rotherham


Details of Incident

At approximately 4:40pm on Saturday, 24 May, emergency services were called to Fitzwilliam Road in the Eastwood area of Rotherham, following reports of a road traffic collision.  A 48-year-old man was found at the scene with serious injuries believed to have been caused by a vehicle.  He remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition. 

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers are seeking assistance from the public.  Detectives are particularly interested in reviewing any CCTV or dashcam footage from the Eastwood area around the time of the incident. They are especially keen to trace the movements of a blue Skoda and a grey VW Golf. 

Detective Inspector Matthew Bolger, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: 

"We are urging anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or who has relevant footage, to come forward. Even the smallest detail could be vital to our investigation."

A number of individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. Marcin CHROBAK has been charged with attempted murder and is due to appear in court. Enquiries remain ongoing. 

Contact Information

We would urge anyone who has any information regarding the incident to please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 650 of 24 May 2025.

 

If you wish to submit information anonymously, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on the freephone number 0800 555 111