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Sad news from Sheffield Police tonight. RIP Roger.
UPDATE: Victim named following fatal stabbing in Sheffield
A man who died following a fatal stabbing in Sheffield on Wednesday (9 August) can now be named as Roger Leadbeater.
Roger, aged 74, was fatally stabbed whilst walking his springer spaniel, Max, through an area of parkland off Shortbrook Close in Westfield on Wednesday evening.
Officers were called shortly before 11pm to reports that a man had been found with serious stab wounds to his chest. The ambulance service also attended and the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Today (11 August), the man has been identified as Roger and his family members are being supported by officers. They have paid tribute to their loved one, and released a photo of Roger. Their tribute states:
"Roger was a 74-year-old man out walking his beloved dog, Max, when his life was taken in the most brutal and cruel way. Even as Roger lay fatally injured, Max never left his side.
"Roger doted on his family and was a good, hard working and decent man. Even at 74, he still worked for Sheffield City Council, driving children to school with special needs.
"As a family, we can barely believe such a kind, gentle soul could be taken in such a way."
Read more: Victim named following fatal stabbing in Sheffield
UPDATE: Victim named following fatal stabbing in Sheffield
A man who died following a fatal stabbing in Sheffield on Wednesday (9 August) can now be named as Roger Leadbeater.
Roger, aged 74, was fatally stabbed whilst walking his springer spaniel, Max, through an area of parkland off Shortbrook Close in Westfield on Wednesday evening.
Officers were called shortly before 11pm to reports that a man had been found with serious stab wounds to his chest. The ambulance service also attended and the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Today (11 August), the man has been identified as Roger and his family members are being supported by officers. They have paid tribute to their loved one, and released a photo of Roger. Their tribute states:
"Roger was a 74-year-old man out walking his beloved dog, Max, when his life was taken in the most brutal and cruel way. Even as Roger lay fatally injured, Max never left his side.
"Roger doted on his family and was a good, hard working and decent man. Even at 74, he still worked for Sheffield City Council, driving children to school with special needs.
"As a family, we can barely believe such a kind, gentle soul could be taken in such a way."
Read more: Victim named following fatal stabbing in Sheffield
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