26/11/2009

Renewed Appeal Over Fatal Bury Attack

Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding the brutal beating of a man in Bury.

Andrew Anderson, 46, was attacked in Elms Playing Fields, known locally as Dunkirk Park, off Rufford Drive on Sunday 1 March.

He was approached by a group men, who began to kick and punch him. Andrew fell to the ground and was knocked unconscious.

He managed to get back home but his condition deteriorated and he was taken to hospital.

He subsequently suffered a number of serious illnesses and later died on 2 June.

A 24-year-old man, a 17-year-old boy, a 16-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and have now been released without charge.

(PR/BMcC)

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