A 48-year-old man has died after a fight with another patient at a hospital in England.
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.
Detectives have launched an investigation after a patient at Rotherham District General Hospital (RDGH) died following an assault yesterday evening.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.https://t.co/a0iDc2UiQs— South Yorkshire Police (@syptweet) February 13, 2022
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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.”