UPDATE: Murder investigation, Torquay
A man who died in Torquay on Sunday 17 September has been named as 34-year-old Aaron Parrington.
Mr Parrington’s family have paid the following tribute to him: “He was a loved father and son, who will be greatly missed. Although we are grateful for the support, we would ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
A warrant of further detention was granted by magistrates on Tuesday 19 September in relation to two men, aged 18 and 19, who have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Both suspects remain in police custody while enquiries continue.
Police were alerted by members of the public at around 3.30pm on Sunday 17 September to reports that a man had been seriously assaulted in Ellacombe Church Road.
Officers were immediately deployed along with the air ambulance.
Despite best efforts of everyone at the scene, Mr Parrington was declared deceased.
Detectives have set up a Major Incident Public Portal online where information can be provided by members of the public.
Anyone with information can also contact us via 101 quoting reference number 50230252005.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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