29-year-old charged with murder after man dies in Hugglescote

David Bettison, known as “Did”, was found in a park off Ashburton Road shortly after 2 am on Friday 24th of February.

The 43-year-old was pronounced dead around an hour later.

A woman in her 20s was also found injured and taken to hospital for medical treatment. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The 29-year-old man charged with the murder of David Bettison has also been charged with attempted murder and will appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on the 27th of February.

In a statement, David Bettison's family said: “Everybody loved Did. He leaves a huge hole in our lives and no words can describe the heartache and endless cycle of disbelief we are trapped in.

“He was our beloved son, brother, dad, partner and friend. To never see his twinkling blue eyes, big grin and gait as he walked, will mean our lives will never be the same again.

“There is no surprise at the hundreds of messages we have received from everyone that knew him, saying how kind, funny and special he really was.

“But we need justice and plead with anyone who has any information that can help us to find out who has destroyed our family to please contact the police.”