Arrest over organist murder

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of church organist Alan Greaves.

Mr Greaves, 68, died after sustaining severe head injuries on Greengate Lane in High Green, Sheffield, at around 11.15pm on Christmas Eve.

The arrest follows the arrest of a 21-year-old man on Tuesday.

Anyone with information should contact the incident room at South Yorkshire Police on 01709 443723.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of church organist Alan Greaves.

Mr Greaves, 68, died after sustaining severe head injuries on Greengate Lane in High Green, Sheffield, at around 11.15pm on Christmas Eve.

Anyone with information that could assist the murder inquiry should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 1183 of 24 December.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

ITV News reporter Tom Barton is in Sheffield where church organist Alan Greaves was attacked on his way to midnight mass on Christmas Eve.

Mr Greaves' widow Maureen gave an emotional address to the congregation at their church on the first Sunday service since his death.

Click here to listen to Maureen Greaves' tribute in full.

Two men arrested in connection with the death of Alan Greaves have this afternoon been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The Sheffield men, one in his 20s and another in his 40s, were arrested on Saturday 29th December, on suspicion of murder.

Alan Greaves, 68, died after sustaining severe head injuries on Greengate Lane in High Green, Sheffield, at around 11.15pm on Christmas Eve.

Anyone with information that could assist the murder inquiry should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 1183 of 24 December.

Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Maureen Greaves, the widow of murdered church organist Alan Greaves, has spoken of the "evil" that led to his death.

She also said she has gained comfort from her faith in her grief.

Hear her address to the congregation at St Saviour's Church:

Maureen Greaves, the widow of murdered church organist Alan Greaves, has told the congregation at St Saviour's Church: