Police have launched an investigation following the death of a man after he was assaulted outside a Norfolk pub. 

Neil McGibbon, a plumber in his 50s, was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with life-threatening injuries after an assault near The Kings Head in Loddon on Friday evening. 

He remained in hospital where he died on Monday. 

 

Eastern Daily Press: Neil McGibbon (right) died in hospital following an assaultNeil McGibbon (right) died in hospital following an assault (Image: Submitted)

A large emergency service presence was spotted in the area after the assault - which took place at around 9.30pm.  

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A cordon was put in place in the Loddon town centre and part of the pavement was closed off.

Eastern Daily Press: A police cordon was put into place in the Loddon town centreA police cordon was put into place in the Loddon town centre (Image: Submitted)

Five men, all aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm and questioned at Wymondham Police Investigation Centre. 

They were released on bail to appear at Wymondham PIC on February 7, 2024.

Officers arrested a sixth suspect, a man in his 50s, on suspicion of assault yesterday.

He was also questioned at Wymondham and has since been released on bail to appear at Wymondham PIC on February 5, 2024.

Eastern Daily Press: Neil McGibbon died in hospital today following an assault in LoddonNeil McGibbon died in hospital today following an assault in Loddon (Image: Submitted)

Detective Inspector Sam Pontin, from the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team, said: “Enquiries have been carried out at the scene over the weekend and a number of witnesses spoken to.

"These enquiries continue in order to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and in particular the events leading up to it."

DI Pontin added: “We understand this incident will come as a shock to the local community and that’s why we’d ask anyone with relevant information that hasn’t yet come forward to make contact with us.

"We are aware people in the area will have concerns but there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days whilst the investigation continues.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident, including any dash cam or doorbell footage, can contact the Major Investigation Team (MIT) via the online portal or by calling 101 and quoting crime reference 36/80074/23.

Alternatively, they should contact Crimestoppers 100pc anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.