Murder investigation launched after man dies in hospital
Police say they believe it's an isolated incident
Five people are being questioned by detectives in Hull, after a man died in hospital, two weeks after sustaining a "serious head injury".
Emergency services were called to Padstow Close in Bransholme in the early hours of the 24th February, where they found a man injured following a suspected assault.
49-year-old Jonathan Hutty was taken to hospital, where he remained in a critical condition.
Humberside Police say despite efforts of medical staff, Jonathan died yesterday (11/03), 16 days on from sustaining his injury.
Three men, aged 53,51 and 23, and two women, aged 27 and 23, have been arrested in connection with the incident and have since been released on police bail whilst our investigation continues.
Leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Ben Robinson said: “I understand an incident of this nature is likely to cause concern within the local community, however, I’d like to reassure people that we do believe this to be an isolated incident between individuals known to each other."
“Since we received the report, I have had a dedicated team of detectives conducting extensive lines of enquiries, including house to house and reviewing CCTV footage in and around the area."
“If anyone has information, no matter how small, which could be the vital piece of information we need to further our investigation then I would urge them to come forward."
You can contact police on 101 quoting log of 53 of 24th February - or calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111