Thursday, 30 November 2023

A man who was seriously injured in an incident in Pontefract has passed away in hospital.  

Luke Thompson, who was 25 and from Pontefract, died yesterday (Wednesday) after he was found in Front Street at about 4.30am last Sunday (19 November).   

Enquiries suggest he had been punched by another male and fell to the ground in the road, before being struck by a black Ford Fiesta which was travelling with a white Seat Ibiza away from Pontefract town centre.  

The investigation into the incident which led to Luke’s death is now being investigated by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.  

Two men aged 26 and 29 who were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent have been released on bail, as have two males aged 17 and 18, who were previously arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.  

Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, who is leading the investigation, said:   

“We are continuing to investigate what took place in Front Street in the early hours of Sunday, 19 November and are keen to hear from anyone who can assist with our enquiries.   

“A young man has now died from his injuries and we need to understand what happened.  

“We would also ask again for motorists with dashcams who were in that area of Pontefract at around that time to check and see if they have any footage that could assist our investigation.” 

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team can be contacted on 101 or via the Live Chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting log 280 of 19 November.  

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.