Man dies after serious assault in Appleby Magna

Man dies after serious assault in Appleby Magna A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was seriously injured in an assault last weekend.

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was seriously injured in an assault last weekend.

Officers were called to Church Street in Appleby Magna just before 9.45pm on Sunday (21 December).

The victim was outside The Crown Public House when he was punched, sustaining a serious head injury.

Sadly, the victim, 66-year-old David Darke, passed away at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham today (Saturday 27 December).

A 36-year-old man, who was initially arrested on suspicion of Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and released on bail pending further enquiries, has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector Kevin Hames from East Midlands Special Operation Murder Investigation Team, is the Senior Investigating Officer. He said: “The initial investigation resulted in us identifying several witnesses and examining CCTV from the area.

“Those enquiries will continue and the suspect will be re-interviewed by detectives.

“It is an extremely difficult time for Mr Darke’s family and specialist officers are supporting them.

“We would still encourage anyone who was in the Church Street last Sunday evening and hasn’t yet spoken with officers to get in touch.

“We need to speak to as many people as possible who can help us piece together what happened that evening.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 or via https://leicspolice.link/CAbcy, quoting crime number 25*744889.