Shane Tunney Murder Investigation
Cleveland Police say the investigation into the murder of Shane Tunney remains very active.
Cleveland Police say the investigation into the murder of Shane Tunney remains very active.
Cleveland Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Shane Tunney, 24, who died from severe head injuries in hospital on Wednesday (29th July) after he was attacked by a group of young people in Norton, on Teesside, on 27th June.
Police say Shane Tunney stopped a passing driver who offered to drive him away from the scene while his friend was was being attacked. However, when the motorist refused to help save his friend, Shane returned to help him.
"A young man has tragically lost his life. Shane went out that night and never returned home. That could have been anyone’s son or brother.
"He was a good, hard-working hero who tried to help his friend on the night of this incident, but sadly paid with his life.
"There are people in the local community who are effectively hiding murderers and I make a direct appeal to those people to get in contact with us."
Seven teenagers arrested last month in connection with the attack remain on bail. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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