Police launch fresh appeal a year on from murder of dad of five in Doncaster
Jason Gaskin was said to be a "family man with lots of character"
Last updated 29th Oct 2024
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information a year on from the murder of a dad of five in Doncaster.
53 year old Jason Gaskin was left with serious head injuries outside the Park Social Working Men's Club on Victoria Road in Balby around 1am on October 29 2023.
He was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics to help him.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of murder at the time. Two have since been released without charge, two have been released under investigation.
A post mortem into the cause of Jason's death was inconclusive.
Detective Inspector Adam Watkinson of South Yorkshire Police said:
"Our thoughts as a team remain with Jason's family as they seek answers following his tragic death exactly one year ago today.
"I cannot imagine the pain and grief they are continuing to endure, and as we await results of further tests, I want to take this opportunity to implore anyone with any information that can help us with our murder investigation to please get in touch with us if you haven't already done so.
"Even the smallest piece of information could prove to be a crucial part of the jigsaw and could help us bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice.
"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in Park Social Working Men's Club in the hours leading up to his death or anyone who was in the surrounding area at the time. We also want to hear from any witnesses who haven't yet come forward to police.
"Jason's children must now grow up without their dad in their life, and while no prison sentence will bring him back, we will strive to secure justice on behalf of his loved ones."
Paying tribute, Jason's family said: "Jason was a family man with lots of character and his death has left five children without their father. If you witnessed what happened to Jason, please come forward to help us secure justice for him.”
Anyone with information is being urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, or via this link.