Monk Bretton stabbing: Teenage boy dies after attack

Police were called to Fish Dam Lane on Sunday afternoon

A 15-year-old boy has died in hospital four days after being stabbed in a South Yorkshire street.

The teenager was attacked on Sunday in Fish Dam Lane, in Monk Bretton, near Barnsley.

South Yorkshire Police said the boy suffered a knife wound to his chest and died as a result of his injuries on Thursday.

A 17-year-old boy was charged on Monday with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Det Ch Insp Mark Oughton, said "I know this news will be distressing for the local community, but I want to reassure people that this was an isolated incident, and there is no wider risk to the public."

The force has appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.