Police name victim as Eston murder investigation continues

Cleveland Police can now confirm the victim of the alleged murder in the Lealholm Walk area of Eston on 21 November 2024 as John Donaldson.

The family of 34-year-old John Donaldson has released the following tribute:

“John ‘Bamber’ Donaldson was a very much-loved son, brother, uncle, grandson and nephew.

“Please allow family to grieve his loss in these traumatic times. RIP ‘Bamber’.”

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of John Donaldson and remains in police custody.

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