Woman charged with murder of 74-year-old dog walker stabbed in park
1 year, 4 months ago

Woman charged with murder of 74-year-old dog walker stabbed in park

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a 74-year-old man was fatally stabbed while walking his dog in Sheffield. Roger Leadbeater was attacked while walking springer spaniel Max in an area of parkland off Shortbrook Close in Westfield on Wednesday evening, South Yorkshire Police said. Mr Leadbeater worked for Sheffield City Council, driving special needs children to school, his family said in a tribute on Friday. “Roger was a 74-year-old man out walking his beloved dog, Max, when his life was taken in the most brutal and cruel way,” they said.

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