Doncaster murder suspect re-arrested

A murder suspect has been re-arrested over the fatal shooting of a man in Doncaster.
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The 20-year-old, who was arrested earlier in the investigation, is in police custody again today for further questioning over the death of Lewis Williams, also 20.

Lewis was shot in his head and neck in an attack on Wath Road, Mexborough, on Monday, January 11.

He died at the scene.

A murder suspect arrested over the death of Lewis Williams in Mexborough, Doncaster, has been re-arrestedA murder suspect arrested over the death of Lewis Williams in Mexborough, Doncaster, has been re-arrested
A murder suspect arrested over the death of Lewis Williams in Mexborough, Doncaster, has been re-arrested
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Three people have been charged with murder in connection with the ongoing investigation so far.

Ryan Nisbet, 20, of Springwood Road, Barnsley, is remanded in custody awaiting court.

Two boys, aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are also in custody.

In addition to the suspect being quizzed today, seven other people have also been arrested as part of the police probe into the shooting.

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Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 495 of January 11.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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