Officers continue to investigate death of man following head injury

Detectives are continuing to investigate after the death of a man found with serious head injuries in Leicester city centre.

The man, in his forties, was taken to hospital after East Midlands Ambulance Service received a call at around 5.30pm on Wednesday (30 November).

The caller stated that a man had sustained a head injury in Charles Street near to the junction with Yeoman Lane.

On his arrival at hospital, the man’s condition deteriorated and he passed away on Thursday afternoon (1 December). 

Yesterday evening (Friday 2 December), a 64-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident as police continue to establish the circumstances surrounding how the man died. He has been released on police bail. 

Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area between 5pm and 5.45pm on Wednesday and saw anything relating to the incident to come forward.

Detective Inspector Mark Parish, the senior investigating officer, said: “Officers have carried out a number of enquiries but our work to establish how the man came to sustain his head injuries is very much ongoing.

“At the time of the incident the area of Charles Street and Yeoman Street would have been extremely busy – if you were in the area or passing through and saw anything you think may be connected to this incident please come forward.

“For anyone who was driving through the area with a dash cam, I make another plea, please check for any footage which may helpful to this investigation.”

It remains that there is no information at this stage to suggest this incident is connected to the man found injured in Tudor Road on Tuesday 29 November.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting 22*702465 or online via www.leics.police.uk