Rotherham Drummond Street murder investigation: Tributes shared to "lovely bloke" Lee Davies
Tributes have been shared online to Lee Davies, whose death in Rotherham on Tuesday (June 18) sparked an ongoing murder investigation.
South Yorkshire Police was called in the early hours to the car park on the corner of Drummond Street and Nottingham Street to reports of an altercation involving a group of men.
When emergency services arrived, Mr Davies, aged 38, was found injured following a serious assault and sadly died in hospital.
Mr Davies, from Rotherham, is described as a “lovely bloke” on social media by those who knew him.
One woman said: “He was such a lovely bloke. Only seen him a few weeks ago. So so sad. RIP Welshy x”
Another commenter said: “So sad. Taken far too soon. Condolences to all family and friends.”
Three men, aged 37, 26 and 45 were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. A 36-year-old woman who was also arrested has since been released.
Many people who did not know Mr Davies expressed their upset and extended condolences to his family.
One woman said: “I just don’t understand how people are able to cause harm to each other, let alone enough harm for somebody to lose their life. Thoughts to his friends and family.”
“May you rest in paradise young man. Condolences to your nearest and dearest at this very heartbreaking time,” added another.
Friends of Mr Davies describe him as a “good lad” and say they will “miss him always”.
One said: “RIP brother,” and described himself as “absolutely devastated”.
Mr Davies is called “Welshy” in some tributes, with one reading “cysgu yn dawel”, meaning “sleep peacefully”.
Anyone with information can contact police through their major Incident Public Portal. You can also contact police by telephone on 101, quoting incident number 18 of June 18, 2024.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood said: “We would like to reassure the local community following yesterday’s distressing news. You are likely to see an increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to speak to our officers.
“We have two cordons in place in Rotherham and enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances behind Lee’s death.
"If you have any information that could help us with our enquiries, relevant footage or if you witnessed this incident, then please do get in touch as it could prove to be invaluable to our investigation."
Alternatively you can pass on information anonymously through Crimestoppers.
Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete on online form on their website.
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