Second man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Batley man Saleem Butt

Police investigating the murder of Saleem Butt from Batley have arrested another man as part of continuing investigations.
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A 46-year-old man was arrested from the Dewsbury Moor area on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

Meanwhile Craig Stanton (42) of Southgate, Huddersfield, appeared before Leeds magistrates yesterday morning charged with Mr Butt’s murder.

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He was remanded to appear before Leeds Crown Court today ( May 5).

Saleem Butt was found dead at his home in BatleySaleem Butt was found dead at his home in Batley
Saleem Butt was found dead at his home in Batley

Enquiries into Mr Butt’s murder remain ongoing by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.

Mr Butt, 61, was found dead at his home in Hyrstlands Road, Batley, on April 23.

He was a keen gardener, was very well known in his local area, popular, community spirited, and always keen to do favours for neighbours.

A 37-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail and a 59-year-old man remains on bail for the same offence.