Man arrested after 20 homes evacuated in suspected gas leak in Rotherham

Police were called to Gerard Road last night

Gerard Road in Rotherham
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 4th Jul 2025

A man has been arrested after more than a dozen homes had to be evacuated in Rotherham last night, following a suspected gas leak.

Police were called to Gerard Road to concerns for someone's safety at 8:28pm.#

A cordon was put in place, with people inside a total of 20 properties told to leave for their own safety.

The area was then made safe by the fire service.

A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and arson endangering life.

He remains in police custody.

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