Police release CCTV image following assault in Rawmarsh pub

Officers in Rotherham want to identify a man in a CCTV image they want to speak to in connection with an assault and theft from a vehicle.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “On August 14, at 9.45pm it is reported that a woman was inside the Monkswood pub on Haugh Road, Rawmarsh, when three men in balaclavas arrived.

“The men are reported to have smashed the windows of her car, a silver Astra, and begun looking through her possessions inside, before entering the pub.

“Once inside, one of the men threatened the victim verbally. It is then alleged the victim attempted to flee the scene but the man assaulted her, causing minor injuries to both her legs, before pulling her outside of the pub by her hair.

“During the altercation, the man is also alleged to have taken her black Armani handbag.

“Officers are keen to identify the man in the image as they believe he can assist in identifying those responsible.

“Do you recognise him? If you can help please contact us via our online reporting portal or by calling 101 and quoting incident number 955 of August 14."