Murder investigation launched after Bridlington man dies from assault

Humberside Police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident

Author: Karen LiuPublished 7th Sep 2021

A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was assaulted in Bridlington.

It happened at around 1.15am on Thursday 26th August in the area of The Crescent and Malborough Terrace.

Humberside Police say the victim was taken to hospital for treatment to what initially were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. On Friday (3rd September) he died in hospital from his injuries.

The man has been named as 58-year-old Andrew Turner from Bridlington and his family are being supported by specially trained officers and they have asked for privacy at this time.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with the assault and is on court bail.

Officers investigating the incident continue to appeal for anyone who has not already spoken to them to call 101 quoting reference 16/85331/21.

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