Police name victim in Brighouse murder enquiry

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed the man who died in Brighouse on Monday was 33-year-old Mathew Kitcher from Rastrick.
By Tom Scargill
Published 8th Apr 2020, 14:19 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2020, 14:21 BST
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Mr Kitcher was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.

A 44 year old man and 32 year old man who were arrested on Monday 6 April have been bailed pending further enquiries.

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A 52 year old woman has been released with no further action.

A 36 year old woman was arrested late Monday evening (6th) has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Enquiries are ongoing into this incident.

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