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Burglary victim dies in hospital Burglary victim dies in hospital
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A murder hunt is under way following the death of a father-of-three five weeks after he was attacked during a burglary in his Kent home.A murder hunt is under way following the death of a father-of-three five weeks after he was attacked during a burglary in his Kent home.
Mark Wetherall, 47, was found with serious injuries outside his home in King Edward Street, Whitstable after the robbery on 27 January. Mark Witherall, 47, was found with serious injuries outside his home in King Edward Street, Whitstable after the robbery on 27 January.
He died on Wednesday in hospital, where he had been on a life support machine.He died on Wednesday in hospital, where he had been on a life support machine.
"This is a shocking murder," said Det Ch Insp Martin Harris. "People broke into his home and attacked him.""This is a shocking murder," said Det Ch Insp Martin Harris. "People broke into his home and attacked him."
Younger childrenYounger children
Mr Wetherall had daughters aged 29 and 10 and a son aged seven. Mr Witherall had daughters aged 29 and 10 and a son aged seven.
The two younger children live with their mother, from whom he was separated.The two younger children live with their mother, from whom he was separated.
The victim's father, also called Mark, is appealing for anyone with information about the burglary to help the police investigation.The victim's father, also called Mark, is appealing for anyone with information about the burglary to help the police investigation.
"I am devastated by the death of my son," he said."I am devastated by the death of my son," he said.
"He was a fantastic, nice man. He was well known in Whitstable and had lots of friends.""He was a fantastic, nice man. He was well known in Whitstable and had lots of friends."
Mr Harris said anyone who saw anything suspicious near Mr Wetherall's home, no matter how trivial, should contact police or Crimestoppers. Mr Harris said anyone who saw anything suspicious near Mr Witherall's home, no matter how trivial, should contact police or Crimestoppers.
Three people arrested on suspicion of assault are currently on bail.Three people arrested on suspicion of assault are currently on bail.