A 29-year-old man was last weekend charged with the murder of David Bettison.

Kyle Morley, of Ashby Road, Coalville, appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday.

He has also been charged with attempted murder.

Mr Bettison was pronounced dead in the early hours of Friday morning (24 February) after being found with serious injuries in a park of Ashburton Road.

David Bettison. Photo supplied by family via Leicestershire Police

A woman in her 20s was also found injured and taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The man, who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of the murder of Mr Bettison, was, on Saturday, further arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to the woman.

The scene preservation at the park has been lifted following a thorough examination of the area.