"BE assured, if you were there, we are coming for you" – that’s the message from a senior investigator three weeks after the violent disorder at Manvers.

Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood also thanks the community for their support.

On Sunday August 4, police officers were subject to hours of abuse, with missiles including concrete blocks, chairs, glass bottles and cans being thrown at them, resulting in over 60 of them suffering injuries.

Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, who is the senior investigating officer on the case that has so far seen 28 people put behind bars, said: "The support we have been receiving from the wider community of South Yorkshire has been amazing.

"I wanted to personally say a thank you to those who have helped us in our investigation. A key way we are identifying suspects is through members of the community giving us information on who these people are and where they might be.

"Those who have been brought to justice have received a collective sentence of over 71 years in prison, this could not have been done without your support, thank you.

"We have also received numerous letters of thanks, with officers receiving gestures of gratitude and praise – it has been truly wonderful to see. These kind words go a long way and show true community spirit."

He added: "Our investigation remains ongoing as we continue to bring offenders before the courts, holding them accountable for the outright disgraceful behaviour they displayed.

"Be assured, if you were there, we are coming for you."