In a tragic turn of events, 42-year-old Scott Jackson lost his life following a brutal assault near the Butchers Arms pub on High Street, Thurnscoe. The incident, which occurred around 00.24 BST on Sunday, September 24, prompted a swift response from local authorities.

Scott was initially rushed to Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital and later transferred to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, where despite the best efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, October 3.

A murder investigation has now been initiated, and the three suspects, aged 25, 24, and 26, all hailing from the Barnsley area, are currently in police custody. Scott’s grieving family is receiving support from officers, who have released a photograph of the victim, urging the public to respect their privacy during this challenging time.

Authorities are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity at the time of the incident to come forward with information. The South Yorkshire Police have provided multiple avenues for reporting, including an online live chat, an online portal, and a dedicated phone line (101). Witnesses are asked to quote incident number 20 of September 24 when providing details.

The online portal can be accessed at http://www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/. Additionally, information can be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/14SY23B05-PO1.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers is available. Information can be relayed by calling their UK Contact Centre at freephone 0800 555 111 or through a secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.