A seventh person has been charged by South Yorkshire Police in connection to murder victim Lewis Williams’ death.
Lewis, aged 20, suffered fatal injuries to his face and neck in a suspected gun attack in Mexborough on 11 January.
Stan Bentley, 22, of Bolton-Upon-Dearne in Rotherham, has been charged with assisting an offender and he remains remanded in police custody.
Mr Bentley will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on 11 March 2021.
Lewis’s funeral is due to be held today in Swinton, Rotherham. His family have urged the public not to attend due to coronavirus restrictions.
They said: “We know that Lewis was loved by many and that a number of people would like to come and pay their respects, [but] we want people to say their final goodbye responsibly, for their safety and the safety of the local community.”
They continued: “Lewis was much loved by his family, partner and friends. He was always there for anyone needing help, and always had a smile on his face. He was funny, loving and one of the most polite young men you could hope to meet.
“Lewis has left a massive hole in the hearts of all who loved him.”
The investigation into his death continues.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 495 of 11 January.