Rotherham
Coverage of Rotherham in the Nexus archive.
- UK counterterrorism police take over former minister’s murder investigation
UK counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe. A 28-year-old British man from Rotherham was arrested on suspicion of murder and terrorism. Police are examining if ideology or extremist motivations were involved in the attack.
- UK counterterrorism police probe ex-minister’s death
UK counterterrorism police are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe, found with serious injuries at her home in rural southwest England. A white British man was arrested in Rotherham following new evidence.
- Neighbours saw man near Ann Widdecombe's home 'with a wooden stick' on day of her 'murder': Police search home of suspect arrested in Rotherham
Neighbors reported seeing a man near Ann Widdecombe's home with a wooden stick on the day of her murder. Police are searching the home of a suspect arrested in Rotherham.
- Police reveal man, 28, arrested over Ann Widdecombe 'murder' is from Rotherham and counter-terrorism cops were involved in raid as officers say attack was not politically-motivated
A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was arrested in connection with an Ann Widdecombe 'murder' case. Counter-terrorism police participated in the raid, confirming the attack was not politically motivated.
- ‘Nothing to suggest’ Ann Widdecombe death politically motivated, say police
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Police confirmed there is 'nothing to suggest' the death was politically motivated and stated they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case.
- Police insist officers were 'justified' after footage showed PCs 'attacking' young girls with baton and Tasers in Rotherham
Police in Rotherham have stated that officers were justified in their actions after footage emerged showing them using batons and Tasers on young girls. The incident has sparked controversy, with the police defending their conduct as appropriate.
- South Yorkshire police investigate video of officers appearing to shove teenage girls
South Yorkshire police are investigating a video showing officers shoving and using batons and stun guns on teenage girls during an incident in Rotherham. The force described the footage as 'nothing short of shocking,' and the clip was widely shared on social media.
- Three brothers who raped and sexually abused girls as young as 12 jailed as part of criminal investigation into Rotherham grooming gangs
Three brothers were jailed for raping and sexually abusing girls as young as 12 in Rotherham as part of a criminal investigation into grooming gangs. The case is linked to organized sexual exploitation targeting minors.
- UK Government Picks Bidder for Sanjeev Gupta’s Former Steelworks
The UK government has selected a bidder for Sanjeev Gupta’s former steelworks site in Rotherham, England. The decision marks progress in the sale of the industrial asset previously owned by Gupta's company.
- Norwegian group in talks to buy former Liberty Steel works in South Yorkshire
A Norwegian startup, Blastr, is in exclusive talks with UK officials to acquire the former Liberty Steel works in South Yorkshire, including the UK's largest electric arc furnace in Rotherham and the Stocksbridge site. The government's official receiver is reportedly favoring Blastr as the preferred buyer for these assets.