A GRANDAD has died after being found unconscious in a park – with a 33-year-old man arrested for murder.
James McKeown – known as Jimmy and Spider – was rushed to hospital after being found in Beaumont Leys Park in Leicestershire on Monday evening.
Jimmy, 62, was discovered at around 6.20pm “after an incident”, according to .
In a tribute, his family said: “To say that the events of yesterday evening have changed our lives forever is an understatement. We have lost a loving father, brother, partner and grandfather, our lives will never be the same again.
“Jimmy has lived locally for nearly 20 years and was well known in the community, affectionately known to many as Spider.
“We would ask that people respect our privacy and give us the time to come to terms with what has happened.”
A 33-year-old man who was arrested on Monday evening on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody where he is being questioned by detectives.
Detective Inspector Kevin Hames from East Midlands Murder Team, said: “This is an extremely difficult time for Jimmy’s family and specialist officers continue to support them.
“If you have any information about the incident, or the circumstances leading up to it, and have not yet spoken with officers, we would ask that you get in touch.”
Jimmy McKeown died in hospitalCredit: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
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