Body of missing person, 62, discovered at house as police arrest man for ‘murder’
Three police cordons are in place as detectives continue to investigate the man's death.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a missing person was discovered inside a property. Police launched a search to find the missing man on Friday evening (August 14) before his body was found around five hours later.
Police rushed to the scene on George Street, in Barnsley, at around 10.15pm. The man, aged 62 and from Sheffield, was pronounced dead at the scene, and officers from South Yorkshire Police launched an investigation. It has since been confirmed that a man, 60, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. The police force has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) as the man had previously been reported missing.
Investigating officers have put up three cordons in the area, including one on the TransPennine trail. Separate scenes are in place on George Street as detectives continue to investigate the cirumstances surrounding the man's death.
Detective Chief Inspector Aneela Khalil-Khan, who is currently leading the investigation, said: "This news will be shocking to the local communities, and not something they expect to be waking up to on a Saturday morning.
"Our officers have moved fast, and have made an arrest. They are now working hard to determine the circumstances around this tragic incident.
"Our officers will be around the Worsbrough area of Barnsley throughout the day and into the evening, conducting several lines of enquiries.
"This is distressing news, so please stop and talk to them if you have some concerns – they will listen and help where they can."
South Yorkshire Police are continuing to investigate the death and are appealing to the public for relevant information. They are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage from the area.
The force added: "Anyone with information is urged to come forward to police by calling 101 or reporting it to the force online, quoting incident number 1238 of 14 August 2026."
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