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Murder Investigation Launched
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a serious assault in Hebden Bridge on Saturday night, 27 July.
Officers were called at 20:57 on 27 July to reports of an ongoing fight between two men on Crown Street.
Police and ambulance attended the scene and found a man aged 52 unconscious.
The victim was taken to hospital with a life threatening head injury, the man sadly died in hospital yesterday. (29 July)
Officers have re-arrested a man aged 31 on suspicion of murder. He remains in Police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Damian Roebuck of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said, "Specially trained officers are supporting the victim's family at this time and we are making extensive enquiries into his death.
"We know that there were a lot of people in Crown Street at the time who witnessed the incident, I would appeal directly to them to come forward and help us in our investigation.
"We are also appealing to any drivers who were in the area at the time who may have dash cam footage to come forward."
Anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting reference 13240407187 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.