Three arrested on suspicion of murder following death of 72-year-old Wakefield man

Detectives investigating the death of a 72-year-old man in Wakefield have now arrested four people.

Three men, aged 23, 27 and 32, have all been arrested on suspicion of murder and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and remain in custody.

A fourth man, aged 36, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Stephen Jedyna died in hospital on December 27 after being found unresponsive at his home in Crofton on Christmas Eve.

Stephen Jedynak was found unresponsive at his home in Crofton.placeholder image
Stephen Jedynak was found unresponsive at his home in Crofton.
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The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to his death and would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information which may assist.

You can contact West Yorkshire Police online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250747179.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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