Police have again appealed for witnesses as they launched a homicide investigation following the sad demise of an Andover man.
John William Carroll, 62, who was seriously assaulted in an incident on River Way last month, passed away in a hospital today (August 10) after battling for life for nearly two weeks.
He had suffered serious head injuries in the assault.
A spokesperson for the Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that police are now treating the incident as a homicide investigation.
Police are appealing for anyone with information, or dash-cam footage that may assist to come forward.
“Please phone 101 quoting Operation Water if you have any information that may assist our detectives.”
Releasing his image today, his family said: “John was a well-loved man to all those who knew him. We, as a family, would like our privacy to be respected during this extremely difficult time.”
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