Six quizzed over death of man tackling youths in the UK
Six teenagers remained in custody today for questioning over the death of a father of three.
The 57-year-old victim, who has not been named, died yesterday following a confrontation with youths outside his home in Warrington, Cheshire, on Friday night.
The man confronted a gang of youths after they smashed the window of a mechanical digger which had been parked in his driveway.
He suffered a head injury and was taken to Warrington Hospital where he died yesterday afternoon.
Nine teenagers in total have been questioned and six remain in custody.
Chief Inspector Martin Cleworth, who is heading the investigation, said enquires were making good progress.
He added: “I would appeal to any young people who were present on Friday night to search their conscience and consider whether they know anything about the death of this father of three daughters.”
A bunch of flowers were placed close to the spot where the man was attacked. The card read: “A true hero. Trying to take our street back. Standing up for what is right. God bless.”
Outside the victim’s home a man, who said he was the victim’s nephew, said the family were making no comments.
Next to the victim’s home is a railway bridge under which neighbours said the youths congregate.
Vera Flynn, 69, who has lived next to the bridge for 30 years, said: “The police came and asked me about it but I never saw anything, I don’t leave my house after dark because of the gangs.
“The kids are always under the bridge messing about and if you say anything you get a mouthful.
“They are drinking, taking drugs, and I just don’t want to leave my house because of it.”
Mrs Flynn, who does not know the victim, added: “We got letters through the door asking us to start a Neighbourhood Watch scheme and somebody said it was this man who died who was starting it up.
“It’s just dreadful the way society has become.”
