A MAN has died after a serious assault on an industrial estate.
Police were called to an altercation involving two men at Screwfix on Gateway 49 Trade Park in Bewsey on the morning of last Thursday, July 2.
Fifty-one-year-old Andrew Webster, from Warrington, was rushed to Aintree Hospital after the incident and had been in a critical condition.
But Cheshire Police have confirmed this evening, Wednesday, that Mr Webster has since died.
The Warrington Guardian understands that he had previously been in a coma following the incident on Kerfoot Street last week.
A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault, but he was later released pending further enquiries by detectives.
An air ambulance attended the incident, with the store being cordoned off into the afternoon and a forensics tent set up at the scene.
A force spokesman said: “Shortly after 10am on Thursday, July 2, police were called to reports of an altercation between two men on Gateway 49 Trade Park.
“Officers attended the scene and found a 51-year-old man with serious injuries.
“Andrew Webster, from Warrington, was taken to hospital but sadly died.
“His family are being supported by specialist officers.
“As part of enquiries into the circumstances, a 24-year-old man was arrested and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML744483, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel