Lewis Williams shooting: Ryan Nisbet remanded by court

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Lewis Williams died from a shotgun wound on 11 January

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder following a fatal shooting in South Yorkshire.

Lewis Williams, 20, died on 11 January from a shotgun wound sustained in Wath Road, Mexborough.

Ryan Nisbet, of Springwood Road, Barnsley, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court where he was remanded in custody until 29 January.

Meanwhile, South Yorkshire Police arrested a 10th person in connection with Mr Williams' death.

The 54-year-old, from Rotherhamwas questioned by officers on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and then bailed.

Two boys, aged 16 and 17, charged with Mr Williams' murder are next due to appear in court on 1 February.

Another 20-year old man from Doncaster who was arrested on suspicion of murder on 22 January has been bailed pending further inquiries.

A 49-year-old man from Doncaster, also arrested on 22 January on suspicion of assisting an offender and possession of ammunition, has been bailed pending further inquiries.

A 32-year-old man from Doncaster and a 22-year-old man from Rotherham remain on police bail while inquiries continue.

Two other men, both aged 20, also remain on bail as part of the investigation.

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