Man recently charged with Rotherham incident

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Latest news in Yorkshire: July 17, 2018 11:22:49 AM

Officers investigating an incident in the Parkgate area of Rotherham on
Thursday evening (28 June) have charged a man in connection with the
incident.

Craig Berridge, 38, of Grange Road, Rawmarsh, has been charged with a number
of offences including kidnap, GBH, possession of a firearm with intent to
cause fear of violence, possession of an air weapon, dangerous driving,
possession of a bladed article and driving without insurance. He has been
remanded into custody to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court later
today (Saturday 30 June).

Berridge was charged in connection with reports a 39-year-old man had been
assaulted inside a Fiat Punto at a petrol station on Stadium Way, at around
7.50pm on Thursday 28 June.

The Punto, which fled the scene, was pursued and stopped by officers on
Meadow Bank Road just before 8.10pm.

The injured 39-year-old man inside the car was taken to hospital where he
was treated for stab wound injuries, described as serious. He remains in
hospital in a stable condition and is recovering.

Officers are currently trying to locate a third man wanted in connection to
the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with any information is asked
to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 977 of 28 June.

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