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Attack victim was footballer Leon Clarke's father | Attack victim was footballer Leon Clarke's father |
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A man who died after suffering head injuries in an attack on New Year's Eve has been named as the father of Bury and ex-Wolves striker Leon Clarke. | A man who died after suffering head injuries in an attack on New Year's Eve has been named as the father of Bury and ex-Wolves striker Leon Clarke. |
Darel Clarke, 50, died in hospital on Saturday after being injured in an incident at The Boat pub in Wednesfield, West Midlands. | |
He then went to the nearby Royal Tiger pub where an ambulance was called. A murder inquiry is under way. | He then went to the nearby Royal Tiger pub where an ambulance was called. A murder inquiry is under way. |
Leon Clarke, 30, has also played for Coventry and Sheffield Wednesday. | Leon Clarke, 30, has also played for Coventry and Sheffield Wednesday. |
'Deepest sympathies' | 'Deepest sympathies' |
In a statement Bury FC said it was aware of "an incident over the weekend which brought about Mr Clarke's death". | In a statement Bury FC said it was aware of "an incident over the weekend which brought about Mr Clarke's death". |
"As a club we extend our deepest sympathies towards Leon and the Clarke family," the statement said. | "As a club we extend our deepest sympathies towards Leon and the Clarke family," the statement said. |
"Leon will be allowed the time to grieve and will receive the full support of everyone at the football club during this difficult time." | "Leon will be allowed the time to grieve and will receive the full support of everyone at the football club during this difficult time." |
Wolves also paid tribute, saying: "Leon came through the Wolves Academy from a young age, later returning to the club, and everyone's thoughts are with him and his family. | Wolves also paid tribute, saying: "Leon came through the Wolves Academy from a young age, later returning to the club, and everyone's thoughts are with him and his family. |
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and bailed over the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them. | A 22-year-old man has been arrested and bailed over the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them. |
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