Murder probe launched after street attack death

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man who was attacked in the street died in hospital.

West Midlands Police said Craig Dean, who was known locally as Yankee, was assaulted on Springfield Road in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham on Monday afternoon.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died on Wednesday, police said.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday evening and has been bailed with conditions while inquiries continue.

Det Insp Dan Jarratt, who is leading the investigation, said: "We're working to establish exactly what happened, and who was involved."

The victim is understood to be from the United States and Det Insp Jarratt said: "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this awful time."

The police believe the street was busy at the time of the attack and are particularly keen to talk to anyone who might have CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage.

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