Overview
- South Yorkshire Police are probing a reported crime affecting one grave at All Saints churchyard in Laughton-en-le-Morthen, Rotherham.
- The site remains cordoned off and closed to the public, with a forensic tent at the scene and a visible police presence.
- Officers have notified the deceased’s relatives and assigned specially trained Family Liaison Officers to support them.
- Investigators assess the incident as targeted and say other graves are not at risk, with reassurance patrols operating in the area.
- Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference 398 of 01/02/26 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.