Dog walker found dead hours after ‘brutal park attack by schoolgirl and boys’
A dog walker was reportedly found dead by his mum hours after he was allegedly assaulted by a schoolgirl and two boys in a brutal attack.
John Hackett, 36, was named by the police as the man who died in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, on Wednesday morning.
Police have since arrested a girl, aged 15, and two boys, also aged 15, on suspicion of murder.
All three remain in custody at this time.
Warwickshire Police believe an altercation happened at about 6.15pm on Tuesday at the Snowhill Recreation Ground.
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It's believed the assault was filmed, and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A police car close to the entrance to Snow Hill Recreation Ground where they believe an altercation happened (Coventry Telegraph/BPM MEDIA)John was found dead on Wednesday morning at a property thought to be his mum's who he cared for.
His 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.
The man found dead has been named locally as John Hackett (Coventry Telegraph/BPM MEDIA)“What’s happened is terrible and has really shaken up the community.”
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 John’s family and friends, and we would ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
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"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this sad time."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, citing incident 90 of April 26.
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