Second man charged in Rotherham incident

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Latest news in Yorkshire: July 04, 2018 10:19:13 AM

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

Gareth Slater, 32, of Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, has been charged with
kidnap, GBH and possession of a bladed article. He has been remanded into
custody until his appearance before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court tomorrow
morning (Monday 2 July).

Slater has been 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 39-year-old suffered stab wound injuries in the incident, described as
serious. He is currently recovering in hospital.

Craig Berridge, 38, of Grange Road, Rawmarsh, has also been charged with a
number of offences in connection with the incident.


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