Murder probe launched as assault victim named as Scott Akester, 31

By Simon Bristow

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an assault outside a pub in Sutton Park.

He has now been named by his family as Scott Akester, 31.

Mr Akester was assaulted outside a pub in Grandale in the early hours of Saturday and later died in hospital, Humberside Police said.

Two men and a woman have been arrested.

Detective Chief Inspector Lee Gallagher, who is leading the inquiry, said: “Our thoughts are with Scott’s family at this very difficult time, and I can assure them that we will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.

“We have now arrested three people in connection with Scott’s murder. A 29-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder, whilst a 33-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in custody at this time.

“There will remain an increased police presence in and around the Grandale area as our investigations continue, and I would like to reassure the community that there is no wider risk to the public from this incident. If you see our officers, please feel free to talk to them.

“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 16 of 19 November. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”