Thames Valley Police have opened a murder investigation following the death of an elderly man after he was assaulted in Slough. The 82-year-old victim was attacked at the junction of Stoke Road and Elliman Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. He was transported to a nearby hospital with critical injuries and then died on Sunday morning. Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent but have since been released on bail. The victim’s family has been notified, but formal identification has not yet been completed.
Although the situation is an isolated incident, Thames Valley Police reopened their call for information and requested that anyone with relevant evidence come forward. In addition, the department appealed specifically to motorists with dashcam footage of the incident. The police department reassured the public that there is no wider threat to the community.
The heartless attack on the elderly man has prompted a wave of sympathy and support from local residents, many of whom have donated money to help the victim’s family. The councilor for Central Slough, Madhuri Bedi, called the attack a “senseless act of violence” and expressed her condolences to the victim’s family.
The attack on the elderly man follows several similar episodes throughout the country. These events have reignited the debate on safety in urban areas, sparking new calls for additional police funding and stronger community enforcement efforts. The attack also comes as local police forces in the UK work to rebuild public trust and credibility after a string of highly publicized controversies in recent years
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