Murder hunt after youths beat shop man

attacked him then. They went in and pushed him out of the way and pinched some cigarettes. He was not badly hurt. It shook him up. He would not let anyone take anything without putting up a struggle.

“He was a lovely chap in the community. He had run the store for about four years. He was a very caring family man. He did anything for the community and was an asset to this community.”

The robbers are described as four youths in their late teens wearing dark hooded tops and tracksuit bottoms.

Police senior investigating officer Det Supt David Pervin said: “Mr Singh was a well known and popular local businessman who had been in this area many years.

“I appeal for anyone with information to contact us as a matter of urgency.”

Witnesses should contact the Huddersfield Police helpline via 0845 6060606.