"Dave was a deeply loved father to three daughters and a proud grandfather to three boys. He was a much-loved brother and a dear friend. Dave will live on forever in our hearts, minds and souls. He was a strong, active, intelligent and kind person who was a friend to all. He was a devoted family man with a deep passion for life, the outdoors, nature and walking."
"The initial investigation resulted in us identifying several witnesses and examining CCTV from the area. Those enquiries will continue and the suspect will be re-interviewed by detectives. It is an extremely difficult time for Mr Darke's family and specialist officers are supporting them. We would still encourage anyone who was in Church Street last Sunday evening and hasn't yet spoken with officers to get in touch. We need to speak to as many people as possible who can help us piece together what happened that evening."
David Darke, 66, sustained a serious head injury after an assault outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna on the evening of Sunday 21 December. He died almost a week later at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham. A 36-year-old man initially arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm was re-arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Investigators identified several witnesses and examined CCTV from the area, and detectives will re-interview the suspect. Specialist officers are supporting Mr Darke's family. Police have asked anyone who was in Church Street that evening to contact them, quoting reference 25*744889.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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