"Two men have been arrested after a man described as a "loving member of the family" died in Newham, east London, police have said. Officers were called to reports of a fight at about 15:50 GMT on Tuesday in Palmerston Road, Forest Gate. Police and ambulance crews found Franklin Francis, 56, unresponsive and he was taken to hospital where he died on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said."
"Two men, aged 56 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and are on conditional bail, the force said. The family of Mr Francis, who was from Newham, east London, said: "Franklin was a loving member of the family whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew him. "His absence leaves a void that can never be filled. We will miss him dearly every single day." The family are being supported by specialist officers."
Two men were arrested after a 56-year-old man, Franklin Francis, was found unresponsive following a reported fight in Palmerston Road, Forest Gate, Newham. Emergency services arrived at about 15:50 GMT on Tuesday and Francis was taken to hospital, where he died on Thursday. The suspects, aged 56 and 24, remain on conditional bail and face suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The family described Franklin as a loving member whose kindness and warmth touched everyone, and said his absence leaves an unfillable void. Specialist officers are supporting the family and police thanked members of the public who assisted until paramedics arrived.
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