Police cordon and forensics officers at scene of serious Doncaster incident

A police cordon has been in place throughout much of today with forensic officers at the scene of a serious incident in a Doncaster street.

Officers have been at the scene in Bank Street, Mexborough for a large part of today, eyewitnesses have reported.

Neighbours have reported police focusing on a row of shops opposite the town’s Corner Pocket club with the area taped off since early this morning.

Eyewitnesses have also reported forensic officers in white suits combing the area for clues, with yellow evidence markers also reported at the scene.

One neighbour described a number of police cars at the scene and a “heavy” police presence.

We have asked South Yorkshire Police for further details.