Man charged over Leeds New Year's Day murder
Detectives investigating a murder in Leeds have charged a man who is due to make his first court appearance.
Scott Silkstone, 51, of no fixed abode has been charged with the murder of 55-year-old Dwayne Tuohey in Burmantofts.
Silkstone, who self-defines as white British, has been remanded into custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court this morning. (Saturday, January 3).
It is anticipated he will only make a brief appearance before the case is moved to Leeds Crown Court, where Silkstone will appear at a later date.
Having been charged with murder, he will likely remain on remand until that later court date.
A man and woman, both aged 42, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and they have both been released without charge.
Police were called to Gargrave Court at 8.14am on Thursday, January 1, following reports of a street attack.
It was reported that the victim had been targeted while laid on the floor.
Officers attended the location promptly and found Mr Tuohey with serious injuries.
He was taken to hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
Following enquiries, Silkstone was arrested and taken into custody.
The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team continues to investigate the incident and is appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in or around Gargrave Court at around the time stated.
If anyone can assist this investigation then please contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting log reference 0709 of 1 January.
Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.