Family tribute to man, 66, who died after pub assault
The family of David Darke pay tribute after he died from injuries sustained in an assault outside a Leicestershire village pub. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The family of David Darke pay tribute after he died from injuries sustained in an assault outside a Leicestershire village pub. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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David Darke died six days after an assault outside the Crown Inn. A 36-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. Read the family's tribute.
David Darke, 66, has died after an attack outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. A 36-year-old man is now being held on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
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