Man charged with murder after Heysham assault

Detectives investigating the death of Keith Thompson have charged a man with his murder.

Leigh Smith, 39, of Binyon Court, Lancaster was charged following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.

He is due to appear before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, October 1)

Mr Thompson’s family have been told of the latest development.

Read more: Murder investigation underway after man dies in Heysham

Police launched a murder investigation after 49-year-old Keith Thompson was assaulted off Heysham Road, near to the Bay Medical Centre, in Heysham in the early hours of Saturday, September 28.

Emergency services attended the scene and Mr Thompson was taken to hospital, but he sadly died.

Senior Investigating Officer, DCI John McNamara said: “This is a devastating incident that has very sadly resulted in a man losing his life.

“We have launched a major investigation, and we have a team of both detectives and uniformed officers and staff working on this enquiry to try and establish exactly what has happened in this incident.

“If you were in the area in the early hours of Saturday morning and saw or heard anything suspicious either then, or in the days before the attack, please get in touch.

“Incidents like this are extremely rare in Lancashire but we have increased patrols in the area, and if you have any information or concerns, please don’t hesitate to approach an officer.”

If you have any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area around the time of the incident, or if you have any information that could help us in the investigation, please call 101 quoting log 204 of 28th September 2024. 

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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