POLICE said a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains on bail.
Police initially arrested a 52-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, who was released on bail, after an incident outside a pub in Worcester Road, Malvern on New Year's Eve.
After the arrest a 65-year-old man, named locally as Rob Chadney, died. He was found by police suffering from life-threatening injuries outside The Beauchamp Arms.
The victim was discovered with serious injuries shortly after 10pm on Sunday (December 31), when a passing ambulance crew spotted him and stopped to help.
Ambulance crews gave the injured man advanced life support at the scene before taking him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment, where he later died from his injuries.
A 52-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released while enquiries continue.
West Mercia Police said the man is still on bail.
In a previous statement, Detective Inspector Mark Walters said: "I would like to pass on my condolences to the family and friends of the individual who has sadly died following this tragic incident on Sunday evening.
"I know an incident like this brings great concern to the local community and I would like to reassure people that this is an isolated incident.
"Our investigation is continuing, and I urge anyone who may have seen the incident take place or has any other information, however small you think it may be, to please contact us."
A blue forensics tent and police cordon were set up on the pavement outside the pub in the aftermath of the incident.
A spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "A passing by ambulance crew came across an incident on Worcester Road, Malvern 10.04pm on Sunday.
"A further Critical Care Car from Midland Air Ambulance attended the scene.
"Upon arrival, we found a man in a critical condition. Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to him which continued on route to hospital where he was conveyed for further treatment."
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting incident number 388i of December 31, 2023.
Alternatively, if you have information but don't feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers.
Either visit https://crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.
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