Police appeal after Rotherham man dies after going into canal
26 year-old Samuel Youdan was pulled from the water near Central Road on Saturday
Police are appealing for information after the death of a man in a Rotherham canal.
Emergency services were called to reports of a man in the water near Central Road at around 3:15am on Saturday.
The man, since identified as 26 year-old Samuel Youdan, later died in hospital.
His family have been informed and are now being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Inspector Lucy Garside from Rotherham Reactive CID said:
“This was a very tragic incident which resulted in the death of a young man, whose family are absolutely devastated.
"My team have been working tirelessly over the last few days to piece together Samuel’s last known movements. We now know from CCTV footage that he was in Rotherham Town Centre between the hours of 12:30am and 03:15am.
“His last known location was The Arc Cinema Complex, Forge Island.
“We are now calling upon members of the public to come forward if you believe you can help.
"We are aware of members of the public who came to the aid of Samuel whilst he was in the water, and his family would like to express their thanks for their brave actions.”
Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.