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Saleem Butt killing: Man charged with Batley murder Batley death: Craig Stanton charged with murder
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A man has been charged with murdering a 61-year-old who was tied up and killed in his own home.A man has been charged with murdering a 61-year-old who was tied up and killed in his own home.
Saleem Butt, 61, died from severe head and neck injuries at Hyrstlands Road, Batley, between 22 and 23 April. Saleem Butt, 61, died from severe head and neck injuries after being "severely beaten" at Hyrstlands Road, Batley, between 22 and 23 April.
Police said he had been "severely beaten in what was clearly an horrific sustained attack". Craig Stanton, 42, of Southgate in Huddersfield, appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Craig Stanton, 42, of Southgate, Huddersfield, is due to appear before Leeds magistrates on Monday charged with murder. Mr Stanton was remanded in custody and told he will next appear at the city's crown court on Tuesday.
A man and a woman who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail.A man and a woman who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail.
Det Ch Insp Tony Nicholson previously said the attack was "an awful offence committed against a man described as lovely and very gentle by those who knew him". Police said Mr Butt had been "severely beaten in what was clearly an horrific sustained attack".
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