Operation Hurricane
Serious assault in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town - Sunday 1st September 2024.
Leicestershire Police Major Crime
At 1830 on Sunday 1st September 2024, an 80-year-old man was assaulted near the Franklin Park entrance, Bramble way, Braunstone Town, and later died in hospital.
It is reported the victim, who was walking his dog, is believed to have been wearing a black jumper and grey jogging bottoms
Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation. Detectives are currently working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and are speaking to residents in the area to gather as much information as possible. They also wish speak to anyone who was in the park or in the surrounding area.
Were you in the area of Franklin Park or Bramble Way from 1800 to 1845 on Sunday 1st September 2024? Did you see the attack itself? From the description given did you see the victim before the incident or possibly a group of young people leaving the area after?
If you have information, and if you have relevant digital photos, videos, CCTV, or Dash-cam / Doorbell-cam footage please submit via the Portal form.
Contact Information
If you would prefer to speak to a Police Officer regarding this incident please call 101 Leicestershire Police quoting incident number 595 of 1st September 2024.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.