Man found dead with multiple injuries named as murder suspect bailed
A 41-year-old man found dead with multiple injuries at a Barnsley property has been named as Russell Baxter as investigations into his death continue.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service alerted police to the death of a man at a property on Wingfield Road in the Athersley South area at 9.16pm on Thursday (Sep 3).
Russell Baxter, 41, was found with multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police attended the property and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
A post-mortem examination was carried out on Friday (Sep 4), but produced an inconclusive result.
Further testing is required to establish Russell's cause of death.
The 57-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has since been bailed pending further work required following the post-mortem examination.
Police are continuing their enquiries and are appealing for anyone who was in or around the Wingfield Road area on the day of Russell's death to come forward.
Detective Inspector Adam Watkinson, the senior investigating officer for this case, said: "My thoughts are with Russell's family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time, and they remain at the heart of our investigation.
"Our enquiries into Russell's death are ongoing, and I am appealing for information from the public who were either in or around the Wingfield Road area on the day of Russell's death.
"Were you in the area on Thursday? If you have any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think this may be, I encourage you to come forward and report this. The information you provide could be the missing piece we need in securing justice for Russell's loved ones.
“Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or provide information through the Major Incident Public Portal.
“Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.”