Sheffield: Third arrest as seriously injured man dies

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Police said they were called to reports a man had been assaulted on South Road, High Green

A third person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died near Sheffield.

A 45-year-old man was found with serious injuries on South Road, High Green, at about 01:00 GMT on Saturday, South Yorkshire Police said.

The man, who has not been identified, died as he was being taken to hospital, the force added.

A 31-year-old man was held after another man, 25, and a 19-year-old woman were detained.

All three have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

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