Man who died in Hugglescote 'attack' has been named - and described as a 'beloved son, brother, dad, partner and friend'

By Coalville Nub News Reporter

25th Feb 2023 | Local News

David Bettison. Photo supplied by his family
David Bettison. Photo supplied by his family

A man who died after being found with serious injuries in Hugglescote in the early hours of last Friday morning has been named.

David Bettison, known as "Did", was found in a park off Ashburton Road shortly after 2am.

The 43-year-old was sadly pronounced dead around an hour later - and Leicestershire Police launched a murder enquiry.

His family has described him as a 'beloved son, brother, dad, partner and friend'.

In a statement, his family said: "Everybody loved Did. He leaves a huge hole in our lives and no words can describe the heartache and endless cycle of disbelief we are trapped in.

"He was our beloved son, brother, dad, partner and friend. To never see his twinkling blue eyes, big grin and gait as he walked, will mean our lives will never be the same again.

"There is no surprise at the hundreds of messages we have received from everyone that knew him, saying how kind, funny and special he really was.

"But we need justice and plead with anyone who has any information that can help us to find out who has destroyed our family to please contact the police."

A woman – aged 23 – and a 29-year-old man who was located by officers nearby, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder.

The woman has since been released with no further action and the man remains in police custody.

A man was later charged with murder and appeared before Leicester Magistrates.

     

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