Police charge second person with murder after the death of a man in Doncaster
Wayne Solomon was found fatally injured in June
Last updated 6th Oct 2026
Detectives have charged a second man with murder over the death of Wayne Solomon.
Carlos Yates, aged 19, of Balby Road, in Doncaster, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article. He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Doncaster Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 6th October).
On Wednesday 24th June at 10.54pm, South Yorkshire Police received reports of an injured man on Galsworthy Close.
Wayne, who was aged 57, was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
His family continue to be supported by family liaison officers.
Three men aged 28, 32 and 52, who were arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 43-year-old man and two women, aged 45 and 51, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, all remain on bail.
Brandon Gilbert, aged 24, of no fixed abode, has also been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article in connection with Wayne's death.
He has been remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance on 4th January 2027.