Five children arrested in England on suspicion of murdering 80-year-old

The alleged victim, who was walking his dog, is believed to have been wearing a black jumper and grey jogging bottoms at the time of the incident.

Police officers at the scene in Franklin Park, Leicester, where an 80-year-old man was assaulted on Sunday evening and later died in hospital.Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

Five children, including three aged 12, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 80-year-old man died following a “serious” assault in a park.

Police have launched a murder investigation after the elderly man died in hospital from injuries he suffered in Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on Sunday evening at around 6.30pm.