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Oct 2024
Victim named as men charged with Harrogate murder
Detectives investigating the death of a man in Harrogate have charged two people with murder.
The men aged 26 and 34 are due to appear at York Magistrates Court today (October 3).
It comes after North Yorkshire Police officers were called to a housing association block of flats on Strawberry Dale on Sunday night.
They found the body of 56-year-old Paul Tillet, whose family paid tribute to him in a statement issued by the police. It said:
Paul, you were a much-loved son, dad, brother and uncle, who will be truly missed and forever in our hearts. You will never be forgotten. Sleep tight, we love you.
Paul’s daughter separately said:
My dad's life ended way too soon, he will be missed dearly by close friends and family.
He brought me up with so much love and respect and I'll always remember the great moments we shared. I'll forever miss him, and I hold him close to my heart, and be devastated on the things he'll miss throughout my life. I hope he is at peace.
Temporary detective chief inspector Tim Bentley, said:
Our thoughts are with Paul’s family who are being supported by our specialist family liaison officers.
I’d like to praise the officers and staff who have worked on this investigation so far, especially those who were first at the scene and those who have worked round the clock to carry out a diligent and thorough investigation.
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised these charges, but our investigation continues. We’d still like to hear from anyone with information who has not yet spoken with officers.
If you can help our investigation, please contact us immediately.
A third man in his 40s who was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.
The force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to previous contact with the victim.
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