'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Published: 12/28/2025

David Darke, a 66-year-old man, tragically died after an assault outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. Described as a "devoted family man," he left behind three daughters and three grandsons. Leicestershire Police are conducting a murder investigation, with a 36-year-old man being re-arrested in connection to the incident. Darke's family is mourning his life being "tragically cut short," and the police continue to appeal for information regarding the case.



