Published
Thu, Jun 12, 2014, 09:54
- An efit picture of the man believed to be responsible for Robert Hart's death has been released.
A 26-year-old man has died four days after being punched at Parklife Festival in Heaton Park, Manchester.
Robert Hart was attacked at about 9:15 PM on Saturday, June 7th. Greater Manchester Police say "a confrontation took place following an inflatable doll hitting Robert’s girlfriend." Hart was knocked unconscious and taken to hospital, where he died from his injuries on Wednesday, June 11th.
Detective Inspector Richard Eales said: "Our immediate thoughts go out to Robert’s family and loved ones. We currently have specially trained officers with them to help through this terrible time."
Det Insp Eales added: "We are aware other assaults took place in the park that evening , but I am specifically appealing for witnesses who recall seeing the inflatable doll and the attack on Robert immediately thereafter."
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. An efit image of the attacker (above, right) has been released. For full contact information head over to the Greater Manchester Police website.