Garforth: Man charged with murder following death of 79-year-old after assault

Thomas Childe, who defines himself as White British, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court today (Nov 4).

The 23-year-old, of Oak Crescent, Garforth, was charged in relation to an altercation in Aberford Road in Garforth on October 29.

West Yorkshire Police said it was contacted by the ambulance service after a 79-year-old man was found with injuries on Aberford Road in Garforth shortly after 6.30pm.

The victim, named by police as Colin Starbuck, was taken to hospital but died a short time later.