Man arrested on suspicion of Redcar murder as police share family appeal

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Redcar man died following a serious assault last year.

Mark Robinson, 40, was the victim of a serious assault at a property on Station Road on 28th July 2020.

He suffered a head injury and required lengthy hospital treatment and then full-time care, until he sadly passed away on 5th August 2021.

In July 2020 two men, aged 33 and 45, were arrested on suspicion of assaulting Mark. They were both released under investigation. The 33-year-old man remains under investigation. The 45-year-old male has been released with no further action.

Yesterday a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was interviewed and has been released on police bail.

Detective Superintendent Helen Barker, leading the murder investigation, said:

“Mark received a serious head injury following an assault and sadly passed away on August 5.

“Today I would appeal to anyone who has information which may assist detectives to speak to police.

“This includes anyone who has information about the assault in Station Road in 2020 or the events leading up to that day.

“Mark’s caring family have been devastated by his death and I am appealing on their behalf for anyone with information to speak to us.”

"A much-loved son, brother and uncle"

Mark’s family are being supported by specialist officers. They have released images of Mark today which were taken in February 2020 at a family event.

The family said:

“Mark was a much-loved son, brother and uncle and treasured by our whole family.

“We cannot describe how difficult the past year has been and we are all devastated by Mark’s death.”

Anyone who can assist police is asked to call 101, reference SE20121859.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers and share information anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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