Tony Powles, 62, was involved in an incident at the Red Lion in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on October 9 and tragically died later in hospital with police launching a murder investigation
A man has died following an attack at a pub with his “devastated” family paying tribute as police arrest a man on suspicion of murder.
Tony Powles, 62, was involved in the incident at the Red Lion in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on October 9 and tragically died in hospital on Wednesday. The assault, which took place at the pub on Batley Road, has resulted in Harry Mannion, 27, being arrested on suspicion of murder.
The tribute by his family told how he was “loved by all who knew him”. Released by West Yorkshire Police it read: “Tony was a much-loved Partner, Dad, Grandad, Father-in-Law, Brother, Uncle and friend. He is known as ‘Dad’ by many, respected by most and loved by all who knew him.
“It breaks our hearts that you are no longer here to see our milestones, share our memories and forever moments. It is devastating you can no longer live when you had so much to give and live for. We shed tears for our loss whilst we yearn for just one more hug, one more ‘see you tomorrow’ or one more ‘I love you’
“We love you with all our hearts, you will be sorely missed. You leave a massive hole in all our lives but alas we will not say goodbye, we will say see you later- until we meet again. We would ask for privacy at this difficult time.”
Mannion, 27, of Wakefield, was charged with GBH before being re-arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. The statement from West Yorkshire Police read: “A man who was seriously injured in an assault at a pub in Wakefield has died. Tony Powles, 62, died in hospital yesterday (22 October.) It follows an altercation at the Red Lion Pub on Batley Road on Thursday 9 October in which Mr Powles suffered serious injuries.”
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “Specially trained officers are supporting Tony’s family at this difficult time. We have now launched a murder investigation and have further arrested Mannion on suspicion of murder. Extensive enquiries remain ongoing in relation to this incident.”
