A dog with 'nasty injuries' was found dead and dumped in a suitcase in a ditch.
28.04.2023 - 09:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A dog walker was reportedly found dead just hours after he was allegedly assaulted by a schoolgirl and two boys.
John Hackett, 36, was named by the police as the man who died in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, on Wednesday morning, the Mirror reports. He was found dead at a property believed to be his mum's who he cared for.
A girl, aged 15, and two boys, also aged 15, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder. Warwickshire Police believe an altercation happened at about 6.15pm on Tuesday at the Snowhill Recreation Ground.
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It is believed the assault was filmed, and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Mr Hackett's next of kin has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
One neighbour told The Sun: “He helped care for his mum, she’ll be devastated without him and I don’t know how she’ll manage. I want to know she’s OK but she’s not been at home and police at the cordon won’t tell me anything.
"What’s happened is terrible and has really shaken up the community." The three children remain in custody to be questioned by detectives.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Collette O’Keefe said: "A number of enquiries are currently ongoing, and we would continue to ask anyone who may have any information about John’s death to please get in touch as soon possible. We recognise this is a concerning incident - which we are treating as isolated – and would like to reassure the local community that a full investigation is underway.
"Officers will remain in the area over the coming days as they carry out enquiries. If anyone has any concerns or information, please speak with them. Our thoughts continue to be with
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