A man who was fatally stabbed during a street altercation in South Yorkshire has been named as 41-year-old Alan Sutton.

Emergency services were called to Burton Road in Monk Bretton, near Barnsley, on Sunday, 1 September, following reports of a violent altercation involving a group of men. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that Mr Sutton died after suffering suspected stab wounds to his chest.

Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, leading the investigation, said, “The investigation into Alan Sutton’s death is continuing at pace. We made several arrests within hours of the incident and are keen to hear from anyone with any information that could help our investigation.”

Our thoughts are with Alan’s family at this difficult time,” he added.

Police are appealing to the public for any information related to the altercation.

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