Man charged with murder after man dies following Hebden Bridge fight

Police were called to Crown Street after a fight broke out. Credit: Google

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a man following a reported fight in Hebden Bridge.

Kyan McWhir, 31, of Vernon Place, Todmorden, was arrested after a 52-year-old man died in hospital on Monday.

The victim, who has not been named, suffered serious head injuries in the incident on Crown Street on Saturday 29 July.

Mr McWhir was due to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Police are continuing to appeal for information.

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