Arrest made over cold case murder of wealthy businessman 22 years ago
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Arrest made over cold case murder of wealthy businessman 22 years ago
"Mr Luper was attacked by a group of masked men as he walked his dog near his home on Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley, on the evening of 16 February 2004. He was dragged into his detached family house, where his wife, daughter and an au pair were tied up with duct tape and left in an upstairs bedroom."
"The robbers took jewellery, clothes and cash totalling around 100,000. The stash also included a rare platinum and diamond Cartier watch, which was one of only four sold in the UK at that time."
"A post-mortem examination revealed that he died from asphyxia. Our investigation team are firmly committed to doing everything we can to get justice for John Luper and his family."
"It is more than 22 years since John's brutal murder and we are no less determined to find out who killed him."
John Luper, a businessman, was murdered in February 2004 during a robbery at his home in Leeds. A man has been arrested in Bradford on suspicion of murder following forensic analysis. Luper was attacked by masked men while walking his dog and was later found unconscious in his home. His family was tied up during the incident. The robbers stole valuables worth around £100,000. A post-mortem revealed Luper died from asphyxia. Police are committed to finding justice for Luper and his family.
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