75 year old arrested after man fatally injured in Sowerby Bridge

Police were called to a disturbance on Church View yesterday afternoon

Church View in Sowerby Bridge
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 2nd Sep 2025

A man in his 70s has been arrested following the death of a man in Sowerby Bridge yesterday afternoon.

The 75 year old remains in custody after police were called to a disturbance on Church View at 4:50pm.

A man in his 50s was found seriously injured at the scene but later passed away in hospital

Homicide police are now investigating, with an appeal for witnesses to get in touch on 101.

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