Murder investigation after Christmas Eve attack in Wakefield village
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man from Wakefield.
Stephen Jedynak, 72, was taken to hospital on Christmas Eve after the ambulance service attended at his home in Crofton following a report of concern for his welfare.
He was found unresponsive and was sadly pronounced dead on the morning of 27 December.
The death was referred to West Yorkshire Police by the Coroner’s Office and detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have now launched a murder investigation.
They believe Stephen had been assaulted on Thorntree Court, Crofton, on Tuesday, December 23.
Leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Michael Cox said: “I understand that this incident may cause concern in the local area and would like to reassure people that this was believed to be a targeted assault with no wider risk to the public.
“A thorough investigation is underway to establish how Stephen came to lose his life and his family are being supported by specialist officers.
“I would like to appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Thorntree Court area in the time surrounding this incident to please come forward.”
You can contact West Yorkshire Police online at live chat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250747179.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.