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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.
Darrell Clarke, 50, died in hospital on Saturday after being injured in an incident at The Boat pub in Wednesfield, West Midlands. 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.