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A man whose death in a South Yorkshire car park has sparked a murder investigation has been named by police tonight.

South Yorkshire Police have named the man who tragically died in an alleged attack on Drummond Street, in Rotherham, as 38-year-old Lee Davies.

Mr Davies is from Rotherham, said police in a statement, and officers have also released a picture of him.

Officers have also provided an update on their investigation into Mr Davies’s death, after they were called at 12.18am on Tuesday (18 June) following reports of an altercation involving a group of men in a car park in Drummond Street.

They said that upon arrival of emergency services, a 38-year-old man was found injured following a serious assault. He was taken to hospital but was later pronounced dead.

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Police have named the man whose death has sparked a murder investigation at Drummond Street, Rotherham, as Lee Davies, pictured. Photo: South Yorkshire Police | South Yorkshire Police

Three men, aged 37, 26 and 45 were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. A 36-year-old woman who was also arrested has since been released.

Police say officers are still working in Drummond Street and Eastwood Park.

Senior investigating officer, Det Ch Insp Ben Wood said: “We would like to reassure the local community following yesterday’s distressing news. You are likely to see an increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to speak to our officers.

“We have two cordons in place in Rotherham and enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances behind Lee’s death.

"If you have any information that could help us with our enquiries, relevant footage or if you witnessed this incident, then please do get in touch as it could prove to be invaluable to our investigation."

Anyone with information can contact police through their major Incident Public Portal, which is at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/14SY24C03-PO1.

You can also contact police by telephone on 101, quoting incident number 18 of 18 June 2024.

Alternatively you can pass on information anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete on online form on the Crimestoppers website.

Rotherham murder investigation Lee Davies: Victim named by police as Drummond Street enquiries continue