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Leeds Assault Victim Dies; Man Charged
14 Jul
Summary
- A man died from critical injuries sustained in a recent assault.
- The incident occurred on Ramshead Crescent in Seacroft.
- A suspect initially charged with assault now faces murder.

A murder charge has been filed against a suspect following the death of a man assaulted in Leeds last week. Mark Shaw, aged 43, suffered critical injuries during an assault that took place on the evening of July 9 in Ramshead Crescent, Seacroft.
Shaw was transported to the hospital, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries on Monday night. West Yorkshire Police confirmed the details of the incident and the subsequent charge.
Hayden Clarke, 27, who resides on Halton Moor Road in Leeds, was initially apprehended and charged with causing grievous bodily harm. He is now facing a murder charge and is scheduled to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday.