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Gillingham attack death man Paul Scott 'was well loved father' | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
A man who died after being attacked in Medway was "a well-loved father to his five children", his family said. | |
Kent Police said Paul Scott, of Franklin Road, Gillingham, was out with friends when he was attacked by another man at about 00:30 GMT on Sunday. | Kent Police said Paul Scott, of Franklin Road, Gillingham, was out with friends when he was attacked by another man at about 00:30 GMT on Sunday. |
Mr Scott, 43, refused treatment at first for a broken leg, but later went to hospital where his leg was put in a cast, police said. | |
On Thursday, Mr Scott returned to hospital in pain, but died later. | On Thursday, Mr Scott returned to hospital in pain, but died later. |
'Exceptional man' | |
An e-fit has been released by police who said they are now conducting a murder inquiry. | |
His family said: "Paul was a well-loved father to his five children, sadly taken from us too soon following the untimely death of his sister on Boxing Day. | |
"This family has had too much hurt and heartache. | |
"Paul was an exceptional man with the kindest heart, fun and loving." | |
Officers described a man they want to speak to as white, about 5ft 8in (1.7m) tall, with a muscular build and short hair. | |
Police said the attack happened near Balmoral Road. | Police said the attack happened near Balmoral Road. |
A spokesman for the force said a post-mortem examination revealed Mr Scott had suffered a blood clot. | A spokesman for the force said a post-mortem examination revealed Mr Scott had suffered a blood clot. |
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