A BARNSLEY man has been charged with murder following the death of Alan Sutton.

On Sunday at 4.23pm, police received a call in relation to an altercation between a group of men on Burton Road in Monk Bretton.

On’ arrival, a 41-year-old man now known as Alan Sutton, was found with suspected stab wounds to his chest.

Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Callum Strachan, 21, of Burton Road, Monk Bretton, was arrested and has since been charged with murder. He remains in police custody and will appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (September 5).

A police spokesman said: “We continue to appeal for witnesses and information following Alan’s death and ask that anyone who believes they can help to get in touch: https://orlo.uk/9FLCP