Pictured: Man discovered stabbed and dying in leafy village road by litter-pickers is known as by police as second man charged with homicide
Police investigating the murder of a man found dying in a village street by a group of community litter pickers have named the victim as Mason Jones.
Mr Jones, 30, had been stabbed and was found fighting for his life by volunteer group the Wharfedale Wombles as they were on their monthly litter pick in the West Yorkshire village of Burley in Wharfedale on Sunday morning.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services who attended the scene, the father later died of his injuries.
John Robinson, 30, of Menston, West Yorks, has been charged with murder.
A 23-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman initially arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed.
In a statement issued via West Yorkshire Police, Mr Jones’ family said he had been ‘taken far too soon.’
‘To have our boy taken from us in such a heartbreaking way is something no family or partner should ever have to face,’ they said.
‘He has been taken from us far too soon, and from his beautiful children.
‘Mason’s infectious smile and joyful spirit will live on in our hearts and in the precious memories we hold on to.
Police have named Mason Jones, 30, as the victim of a ‘serious assault’ in Burley in Wharfedale on Sunday morning
Members of volunteer litter-picking group the Wharfedale Wombles stumbled across Mr Jones and stayed with him until the emergency services arrived
‘His partner, family and friends are still trying to come to terms with this unimaginable loss. We simply ask that justice is done for our boy.’
Members of the Wharfedale Wombles told how they stumbled across Mr Jones on their litter pick at the weekend and stayed with him until an ambulance arrived.
In a post on Facebook, one member said: ‘Thank you to the Wombles who found some items, which were handed to police as potential evidence, as well as being with the victim as help arrived.
‘It was upsetting, and we hope everyone looks after themselves.
‘Notwithstanding the above drama, we did have a good turnout, with 24 people attending and collecting 26 bags of litter. Thank you to everyone who pitched up and pitched in today.’
