Investigation after death of man at George Street property
South Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a man found dead inside a property on George Street, Worsborough Bridge, has been identified as 62-year-old Stephen Grimmer. Officers were initially notified of a missing-person report from Sheffield at 5:45pm on Friday 14 August, and the body was located later that evening when police attended the Barnsley address at 10:16pm.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was pronounced dead. A 62-year-old local man, Andrew Fowler of Barnsley, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday 18 August.
Family remember ‘loving’ relative
In a tribute released via South Yorkshire Police, relatives described Mr Grimmer as a devoted family man with wide-ranging interests and close ties to his service friends.
“Stephen was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who made us all who we are today. He would go out of his way to help anyone and was liked by everyone who knew him.”
The family said Mr Grimmer enjoyed holidays with his family and had been due to travel to Spain on the evening he died. They also recalled his pride in his army service with the Duke of Wellington's Regiment and the lasting friendships from that time. The tribute asked for privacy while they come to terms with the loss.
Local context and next steps
The death has prompted a criminal investigation and the charging of a local man, signalling that police inquiries have progressed to the charging stage. The circumstances surrounding the death have not been expanded upon in the public notices, and the charge indicates the matter will proceed through the criminal courts.
- Missing-person report: 5:45pm, Friday 14 August
- Body located: 10:16pm, Friday 14 August, George Street, Worsborough Bridge
- Identified: 62-year-old Stephen Grimmer
- Charged: 62-year-old Andrew Fowler (murder)
- Court appearance: Sheffield Crown Court, Tuesday 18 August
Residents in Worsborough Bridge and the wider Barnsley community are likely to be affected by the news both emotionally and in terms of concern for local safety. While the police have confirmed the identity of the deceased and a subsequent charge, no further details about the alleged offence or motive have been published.
Police and community response
South Yorkshire Police’s public statements have focused on confirming key facts and providing the family with space to grieve. The force will manage enquiries and any public-safety messaging as the criminal process continues. Neighbourhood officers often increase local visibility in the wake of serious incidents, and community leaders may be asked to support the family and neighbourhood through the coming days.
The family tribute emphasises who Mr Grimmer was to those close to him and the loss they now face. Their request for privacy will be balanced by the court process, which will hear the charge against the accused at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | George Street, Worsborough Bridge, Barnsley |
| Time reported missing | 5:45pm, 14 August |
| Body found | 10:16pm, 14 August |
| Deceased | Stephen Grimmer, aged 62 |
| Accused | Andrew Fowler, aged 62 (charged with murder) |
| Next court date | Sheffield Crown Court, 18 August |
As the case moves towards court, further details may emerge through official channels. For now, the priority expressed by the family and the police is to allow the investigation to proceed and to respect the family’s request for privacy.
