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Bail in Defoe brother death probe Bail in Defoe brother death probe
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A man arrested in connection with the death of Jermain Defoe's brother, has been released on bail.A man arrested in connection with the death of Jermain Defoe's brother, has been released on bail.
Jade Defoe, 26, suffered serious head injuries in an attack in Leytonstone, east London on Monday and died in hospital on Friday.Jade Defoe, 26, suffered serious head injuries in an attack in Leytonstone, east London on Monday and died in hospital on Friday.
A 28-year-old arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice has been released on police bail.A 28-year-old arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice has been released on police bail.
Jermain Defoe was withdrawn from the Tottenham Hotspur that lost 5-2 to Manchester United on Saturday. Jermain Defoe was withdrawn from the Tottenham Hotspur side that lost 5-2 to Manchester United on Saturday.
The attack took place about 1700 BST on Monday in Walnut Gardens, near the junction with High Road Leytonstone.The attack took place about 1700 BST on Monday in Walnut Gardens, near the junction with High Road Leytonstone.
No weaponNo weapon
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We do not believe a weapon was used during the assault.A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We do not believe a weapon was used during the assault.
"We retain an open mind as to any motive and inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident.""We retain an open mind as to any motive and inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident."
The arrested man was first arrested on Tuesday.The arrested man was first arrested on Tuesday.
He was released on bail, but was re-arrested on Friday and questioned at an east London police station. He was released on bail, but was rearrested on Friday and questioned at an east London police station.
A spokesman for Tottenham Hotspurs said: "All at the club wish to extend their condolences to Jermain Defoe and his family following the death of his half-brother." A spokesman for Tottenham Hotspur said: "All at the club wish to extend their condolences to Jermain Defoe and his family following the death of his half-brother."