Man who died after street fight named by police

by Benjamin

A man who died following a street fight in Sheffield has been named by police.

Lee Wesson was described by his family as "a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and grandson".

Officers were called at about 20:30 BST on Saturday to reports of a large group fighting on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge, with one person reportedly being in possession of a knife.

The 34-year-old, who had been arrested before he was taken to hospital, died on Monday, police said.

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Floral tributes at the scene on Knoll Close in Stocksbridge

The force said a post-mortem examination had come back as unascertained pending further enquiries.

Four people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the brawl.

A woman aged 35, and man, 37, were arrested at the weekend, and two men both aged 30 were also taken into custody on Monday.

One of the younger men was also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

Police said all four had been bailed pending further enquiries.

They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch.

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