Man charged with murder
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Detectives investigating the death of Keith Thompson have charged a man with his murder.
Leigh Smith, 39, of Binyon Court, Lancaster was charged following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.
He is due to appear before Lancaster Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, October 1st)
Mr Thompson’s family have been told of the latest development.
We launched a murder investigation after 49-year-old Keith Thompson was assaulted off Heysham Road, near to the Bay Medical Centre, in Heysham in the early hours of Saturday 28th September.
Emergency services attended the scene and Mr Thompson was taken to hospital, but he sadly died. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones, and they continue to be supported by officers.
Anyone with information can call us on 101 quoting log 204 of 28th September.
Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
