A murder investigation has been launched after a pensioner was punched outside a Leicestershire village pub.
David Darke, 66, died at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, having sustained a serious head injury after being struck outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire on Sunday, December 21.
Emergency services were summoned to the Church Street establishment at approximately 9.45pm that evening.
A man, 36, who was initially detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) has been taken back into custody on suspicion of murder.
Officers have been reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area as part of their enquiries.
The East Midlands Special Operation Murder Investigation Team is leading the case, with detectives having already identified multiple witnesses during the early stages of their probe.
The suspect is set to face further questioning by investigators as the inquiry progresses.
Detective Inspector Kevin Hames, of the East Midlands Special Operation Murder Investigation Team, said: “The initial investigation resulted in us identifying several witnesses and examining CCTV from the area.
David Darke sustained a serious head injury after being struck outside The Crown Inn
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“Those inquiries 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.”
Police are urging anyone present at The Crown Inn last Sunday evening who has not yet come forward to contact officers with any information.