Man, 34, arrested for ‘murder’ after punter assaulted after ‘altercation’ outside pub

A MAN has tragically died after allegedly being attacked outside a pub. Cops have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the “altercation” in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, last night. Officers rushed to The Star Hotel in Cudworth at around 11.30pm. The victim, aged in his 50s, was discovered with serious injuries, before being urgently rushed to hospital. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! However, despite the best efforts of medical teams, the man sadly died of his injuries, South Yorkshire Police said. The force quickly launched a murder probe and arrested a 34-year-old man. He remains in police custody while investigations continue. The victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Detective Inspector Laura Procter, from the Major Crime Team, urged anyone with information to get in touch. She said: “This was a devastating incident that has left a man dead. Most read in The Sun “Our officers worked at pace through the night to identify and arrest a suspect and we do not believe that any others were involved. “As our investigation continues, I would ask that anyone with information that could help with enquiries please gets in touch.” In a statement, the force added: “You can report online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1240 of 11 September 2026. “If you wish to report information anonymously, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the Crimestoppers website.”