Doncaster man's death after burglary arrest 'non-suspicious,' say police

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The death of a Doncaster man arrested on burglary charges was ‘non-suspicious,’ police have said.

50-year-old Hughie Hendry had been remanded into custody following an alleged burglary on October 11.

However, Mr Hendry of Short Road, Intake has since passed away, his family have announced.

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It is not clear if he was in still in custody at the time of his death.

50-year-old Hughie Hendry died days after being arrested by police on burglary charges.50-year-old Hughie Hendry died days after being arrested by police on burglary charges.
50-year-old Hughie Hendry died days after being arrested by police on burglary charges.

But a South Yorkshire Police spokesman said that the death was “non-suspicious” and that no further details would be released.

He had appeared at Doncaster Magistrates Court earlier this month, was remanded into custody and was due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on 23 November.

His funeral will take place on December 21.

Anyone wanting to report crime in Doncaster and across South Yorkshire can contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can contact UK independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously through 0800 555 111.