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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 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 children | Younger children |
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 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. |
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