Police name Nottinghamshire man who died following an assault

A man who died after suffering a serious head injury in an assault in Hyson Green has been named as Thomas Burns.

The 40-year-old died in hospital on Monday (10 July 2017) following the incident at around 6am on Sunday (9 July 2017).  

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Thomas Burns

A 39-year-old man and a 24-year-old man have been arrested in connection with his death.

The 39-year-old remains in police custody. The 24-year-old has since been released.

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