Man who died in Hemsworth shooting named
Police are treating 26 year old Connor Batty from Barnsley's death as murder
A man from Barnsley, whose death in West Yorkshire is being treated as murder, has been named by police.
26 year old Connor Batty died in a shooting at a property in Hemsworth on Thursday 11th September 2025.
Three men have been arrested and remain in custody. One is being held on suspicion of murder and two others on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:
"Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Hemsworth have now named him and released further information about the circumstances of the incident.
"Connor Batty, 26, from Barnsley, died following an incident at a property on Barnsley Road on Thursday evening (11th September). His family have been told and are being offered specialist support from family liaison officers.
"Three people, including the man who died, had attended at the property and forced entry. During the incident a firearm was discharged, resulting in Connor’s death.
"Yesterday (Friday) two men aged 25 and 23 were arrested in the Barnsley area on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery and they remain in police custody.
"A 60-year-old man who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder also remains in custody.
"Detectives are continuing to appeal for information and particularly want to hear from anyone who may have seen a silver Peugeot Partner van which was found burnt out on Dove Valley Way in Barnsley at around 11pm on Thursday evening."
Senior investigating officer Chief Inspector Matt Holdsworth from West Yorkshire Police said:
“This is a very serious incident which has sadly resulted in a young man losing his life.
“Connor’s family are being offered specialist support as our investigation continues.
“I understand that there will be some concern in the local community and I want to reassure people that this was an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.
“I am still keen to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at around 9.30pm on Thursday, or who may have CCTV or ring doorbell footage that could help with the investigation.
“I am also appealing to anyone who may have footage of a silver Peugeot Partner van in the Barnsley Road area of Hemsworth or later that evening in the Dove Valley Way area of Barnsley.”
Anyone with information is asked to visit West Yorkshire Police's website or call 101, quoting log 1879 of 11 September.