Police launch murder investigation after death of Anlaby Road assault victim

By Rick Lyon

Humberside Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man who was seriously assaulted on Anlaby Road.

Officers were called to attend near to GW Horners pub at around 6.15pm on Saturday. On arrival, they discovered a man had suffered a life-threatening head injury.

He was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment, where he remained in a critical condition. Today, the force announced he died last night.

A 40-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the assault remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Jayne Goodens, the officer leading the investigation, said: “We are continuing to conduct lines of enquiry as we look to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Residents in the area of Anlaby Road can expect to see an increased police presence as our investigation continues. If you have any concerns, please do speak to one of our officers.

“If anyone has information about this incident, I would ask that they come forward and talk to us. You can contact us on 101, quoting log 523 of September 9. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”