Murder investigation launched after Bridlington man dies of injuries following assault

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 58-year-old Bridlington man was assaulted and died a week later from his injuries in hospital.
Mr Turner was assaulted in The Crescent and Marlborough Terrace area on August 26Mr Turner was assaulted in The Crescent and Marlborough Terrace area on August 26
Mr Turner was assaulted in The Crescent and Marlborough Terrace area on August 26

Andrew Turner was attacked in the area of The Crescent and Marlborough Terrace, near the seafront, around 1.15am on Thursday August 26, Humberside Police said.

Mr Turner was taken to hospital for treatment for what were initially believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

However he died in hospital last Friday September 3.

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His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

A Humberside Police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with Andrew’s family and friends at this difficult time.”

A 19-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with the assault and is on court bail.

Officers are appealing for witnesses who have not yet spoken to them to call them on non-emergency number 101.