Tesco assault victim dies

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man assaulted in Tesco's car park died in hospital.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was admitted to hospital following an altercation between a group of people around 8.15pm.

Police have since confirmed that he passed away yesterday afternoon (Thursday 9th November).

A murder investigation has subsequently been launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit (MCU).

Detective Inspector Iain MacPherson, from the MCU, said: "Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time and we would ask that their privacy is respected.

"Three people have been charged in connection with the incident and have been remanded into custody ahead of a court appearance.

"In the meantime, we continue to investigate the circumstances around what happened and would once again urge any witnesses who haven’t yet spoken to police to please come forward.

"I'd also ask anyone who was driving in the area with a dash cam fitted to please check their footage and contact us if you have captured something of note."

He continued: "I understand that this news will have caused a great deal of concern among the local community. We believe those involved to be known to each other and are treating it as an isolated incident.

"If you do have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your local policing team."

The three people charged are Stuart Smith, 42, Karen Lynn, 41, and Charlie Penn, 20, all of Cromwell Road, Ware. They are charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. All three have been remanded into custody ahead of a court appearance.

Anyone with information can report information online, speak to an operator in the police Communications Room via online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/88490/23.