Man charged with murder following the death of a man in Hull

He was found injured over the weekend

Carl Fullard
Author: Julie CastonPublished 12th Sep 2023

A man's been charged with murder following the death of a man in Hull.

He was found injured over the weekend.

Police were called to Anlaby Road on Saturday evening around 6.15pm and discovered a man with a life threatening head injury. He later died in hospital.

H's been named by his family as 44-year-old Carl Fullard.

Carl’s family are being supported by specialist trained officers.

Speaking of Carl’s death, his mum Julie said, ‘You will always be missed and a tragedy that you went this way, rest in peace my son.’

Sister Lesley said "You were a loving and caring brother and had a heart of gold, we will miss you so much".

44-year-old John Blanshard of St Paul’s Street Hull, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Hull Magistrate’s Court.

Detective Chief Inspector Jayne Goodens leading the investigation said:

“Our thoughts remain with Carl’s family and friends as they come to terms with their tragic loss. I wish to thank everyone who has come to us with information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“If anyone has further information that would help with our investigations, please call us on 101, quoting log 523 of 9 September. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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