Baseball bat murder in Cornish village

[8 August 2008]

A 66-year old man, who police believe was assaulted with a baseball bat, has died from his injuries in hospital.

The attack took place in the village of Dobwalls at 4.40pm on Thursday afternoon. The victim was walking his dog down a road when he was attacked as he passed a bus shelter. A 20-year old man has been arrested in Liskeard on suspicion of assault.

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