Dewsbury man charged with murder as police name 54-year-old who died in suspected attack

Craig Midgely (39) from Moorside End, will appear before Leeds Magistrates Court this morning after being charged on Sunday evening.

The 39-year-old as charged wwith the murder of 54-year-old Stephen Freeman at a house on Moorside End, Dewsbury on Thursday December 5.

Three other males who were also arrested have been released with no man to further action taken.

Enquiries into the murder remain ongoing by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

Emergency services were called to the property on Moorside End at about 2pm on December 5 following a call of concern for a man present at the address.

On attending they found Mr Freeman who had suffered serious injuries.

He was pronounced to have died at the scene, and officers believe he was seriously assaulted prior to his death.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing crime number 13190623766.

Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.