The Latest Breaking News from South Yorkshire Police

Two arrested after teenager shot in Sheffield

The boy is in critical condition in hospital following the shooting earlier this week

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

Two arrested in Aberdeen in connection with shooting of 16-year-old in Sheffield

The boy is in critical condition in hospital.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

Man, 70, who died after helicopter crash near Doncaster named

South Yorkshire Police said Peter Smith suffered serious injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

What was the Battle of Orgreave, and why has the government launched an inquiry into it?

The UK’s home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has announced a full inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave, a large, violent clash between the National Union of Mineworkers and South Yorkshire police that took place over 40 years ago.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2025

What happened at the Battle of Orgreave – and why is there an inquiry 40 years laster?

‘The scars can still be felt across the coalfields,’ home secretary Yvette Cooper said

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player during game – what this means for sport and the law

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that no criminal charges will be brought against Canadian ice hockey player Matt Petgrave in relation to the death of American player Adam Johnson during a British Elite League match in October 2023.

The Conversation · Apr 30, 2025

Keir Starmer breaks pledge to deliver 'Hillsborough Law' before tragedy's anniversary

KEIR Starmer has insisted he will not breach a pledge to deliver a “Hillsborough Law” for a second time ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025

PM promises to deliver on Hillsborough Law on 36th anniversary of disaster

Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce the law before this year’s anniversary of the tragedy, which took place at the FA Cup semi-final in 1989.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Hillsborough: Starmer says new law will be delivered on 36th anniversary of disaster

Writing on this year’s anniversart of the tragedy, the PM had promised to introduce the law soon

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Hillsborough Law campaigners ‘in the dark’ on 36th anniversary of disaster

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce new legislation by April 15.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025