A man who was attacked outside a Midlands pub has tragically died from his injuries. The assault took place outside The Beauchamp Arms in Worcester Road, Malvern in Worcestershire on New Year’s Eve (Sunday, December 31) at around 10.15pm.
The man, in his 60s, suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the major trauma centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. But he has since sadly died from the injuries sustained.
A 52-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail whilst police enquires continue. West Mercia Police said officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
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Detective Inspector Mark Walters said: “I would like to pass on my condolences to the family and friends of the individual who has sadly died following this tragic incident on Sunday evening.
“I know an incident like this brings great concern to the local community and I would like to reassure people that this is an isolated incident. Our investigation is continuing, and I urge anyone who may have seen the incident take place or has any other information, however small you think it may be, to please contact us.”
Anyone wanting to contact the West Mercia force can call 101 quoting incident number: 388i of December 31, 2023. Alternatively, anyone with any information but who does not feel comfortable speaking to police, can speak to independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
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