Man arrested after man died in Mansfield 35 years ago
Kevin Childerley was attacked in his own bed - alongside his wife
Police have made an arrest and are appealing for information over a "savage attack" on a "much-loved" father who was killed while sleeping in his bed 35 years ago
Kevin Childerley, 30, and his wife Denise, 32, were asleep at home in Sherwood Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, when they were attacked in the early hours of February 19 1990 with their two young children in the house, Nottinghamshire Police said.
The force said Mr Childerley died at the scene, but his wife survived the attack.
A 62-year-old woman was arrested in April on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the incident and was bailed pending further inquiries, police added.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow said: "This was a savage attack which took the life of a much-loved father and left his wife with lifelong injuries.
"Throughout our investigations we have been determined to get justice for both victims in this case, as well as for their two children and the grandchildren who never got to meet their grandad.
"Kevin was a much-loved family man described as a 'joker' with a great sense of humour by those who knew him.
"The attack tore apart the family and robbed Kevin's children of a lifetime of memories.
"The case has never been closed and a dedicated team of detectives has been reinvestigating what happened that night using the latest investigative tools and technology.
"Following recent developments we have visited the neighbourhood to engage with a number of people we believe could help with our inquiries.
"It was a very positive exercise and I'd like to thank people for their co-operation.
"The arrest is also an important development and we have shared the news with Denise and other family members.
"We know the answer to Kevin's murder lies within the community and we also believe allegiances and loyalties will have changed after the passing of more than three decades."
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.