Second man charged with murder after 57-year-old dies from serious injuries

Second man charged with murder after 57-year-old dies from serious injuries

A second man has been charged with murder as detectives continue to investigate the death of 57-year-old Wayne Solomon in Doncaster.

At around 10.54pm on Wednesday (Jun 24), police received reports of an injured man on Galsworthy Close in Doncaster.

Wayne Solomon, 57, was found with serious injuries and taken to hospital, where he died.

His family continue to be supported by family liaison officers.

Brandon Gilbert, 24, of no fixed abode, was subsequently charged with murder and possession of a bladed article in connection with Wayne's death.

Wayne Solomon.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance on January 4, 2027.

Detectives have now secured a second murder charge as part of the investigation.

Carlos Yates, 19, from Doncaster, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Doncaster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Oct 6).

Three men, aged 28, 32 and 52, who were arrested on suspicion of murder remain on bail.

A 43-year-old man and two women, aged 45 and 51, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, also remain on bail.