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08/06/2015
Police Treating Murder In Newcastle As Hate Crime
Police are treating the murder of a 24-year-old man in Newcastle as a disability hate crime.
Mr Lee Irving, from Camperdown, East Denton, was found in a grassy area between Dorrington Road and Hazeldene Avenue in Fawdon on 6 June at 8:34am.
He had learning difficulties and was described by police as "vulnerable".
A post mortem investigation has been carried out.
Four men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Superintendent Bruce Storey said: "It's thought those involved in this incident know each other.
"Lee had learning difficulties and was vulnerable, one of our key lines of enquiry was to establish whether this is a factor in his death and a motivation in this crime."
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
(LM/CD)
Mr Lee Irving, from Camperdown, East Denton, was found in a grassy area between Dorrington Road and Hazeldene Avenue in Fawdon on 6 June at 8:34am.
He had learning difficulties and was described by police as "vulnerable".
A post mortem investigation has been carried out.
Four men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Superintendent Bruce Storey said: "It's thought those involved in this incident know each other.
"Lee had learning difficulties and was vulnerable, one of our key lines of enquiry was to establish whether this is a factor in his death and a motivation in this crime."
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
(LM/CD)
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