Murder inquiry after death of man attacked outside Huddersfield Revolution bar

Jake Rainton
Jake Rainton died on Sunday, 16 July. Credit: West Yorkshire Police

A man who died after being attacked outside a Huddersfield town centre has been named as Jake Rainton.

The 23-year-old was found unconscious near Revolution Bar on Cross Church Street by emergency crews at around 4am on Saturday 15 July.

He was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries and died on Sunday.

A 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Det Insp Jodie Hayes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: "Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the tragic death of a young man.

"I would ask that anyone who may have seen the assault or anyone who may have information that will assist with ongoing enquiries comes forward and speaks to police."


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