RIP Jonathan Fitchett, Prescot Man Attacked Thursday

A Merseyside Police investigation into an assault has become a murder inquiry after the 22-year-old victim, from Prescot, died in hospital.

Jonathan Fitchett, an ex-pupil of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic School, was attacked by four men in Cables Retail Park, Prescot, at lunchtime on Thursday 11 July.

According to police, no weapon was involved.

Jonathan was badly beaten, receiving serious head injuries, and he suffered cardiac arrest before being taken to Whiston Hospital shortly after 1.30pm.

He died on Friday. A post-mortem will be held over the weekend.

Police have confirmed they arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of murder. They have also seized a car they believe was involved in the attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Cox, said: “This is a tragedy for everyone who knew Jonathan and our sympathies are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

“We are treating his death as murder and the large-scale investigation that was already underway following his assault will continue until all the people involved have been caught.

“We are following a number of positive lines of enquiry and we are actively seeking the offenders involved in this incident.

“I would urge anyone in the area with information about this incident to contact us and tell us what they know and I would also call on the people involved in attacking Jonathan to do the right thing and step forward and tell us what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to phone Merseyside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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15 Comments

1. 

   cally

   Friday, July 12, 2013 at 8:41 pm

   SORRY TO HERE THIS REST IN PEACE M8

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   carol

   Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:05 pm

   so sorry to hear about this , rest in peace young man , thoughts are with yr family & friends

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   anthony

   Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 12:17 am

   so sorry to hear this it so sad that bad people can do such a crime hope they get them and to stop them do it to someone else sick to do this to a person so young

   i have faith in police to bring them to court for there bad crimes

   rip mate and hope the family and his friends are OK

   can not walk round no more with out getting killed or beaten and the police should be protecting us from this not safe to walk the streets with out fear

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4. 

   tony

   Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 3:22 am

   Great lad if only ppl new the whole story. was living next door

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   margaret harding shepherd

   Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 10:43 am

   needless act of violance rip

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6. 

   Andrew

   Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 1:58 pm

   And these thugs are that tough it takes all of them to kill this guy. Or is it there that evil they prefered the idea of more fists and feet would increase the pain while beating him to death. Mindless scumbags

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7. 

   Lisa

   Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 2:15 pm

   R.I.P Johnny luv. One in a million you!! Do anything for anyone. Went out of your way to be kind to people. Love always. See ye soon. XXX

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8. 

   Jeffrey James Waine

   Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 6:27 pm

   My deepest condolences to this young man’s family and friends. A senseless tragedy.

   Former Precotian: Vancouver BC. Canada.

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9. 

   Gwen

   Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 7:23 pm

   Why does this keep happening? My heart goes out your loved ones! Sadly taken before your time. I hope the catch the cowards who done this!

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10. 

    gary murphy

    Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    john im speechless mate! you were the best mate i could of asked for always there when i needed you! youll always be in my thoughts its not gonna be the same without you! love you see you soon x

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11. 

    Gail McMahon

    Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    These thugs need a deterrent and there isn’t one in this country. All they will get is a few years in a holiday camp. I hope they get life they are a pack of animals. Can’t fight on their own have to have a mob behind them. Condolences to the family

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12. 

    Mo

    Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 1:34 am

    Very sad news. My deepest condolences to my friend’s mate and his family.

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13. 

    George Papageorgiou

    Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 1:43 am

    R.I.P. Jonathan. My prayers for your family and all the people that are missing you, let God help all.

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14. 

    tracy

    Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 11:01 am

    thinking of all the family an his friends at this sad and tragic time this society is getting worse.

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15. 

    john holden

    Monday, July 15, 2013 at 2:30 am

    My deepest condolences to this young man’s family and friends. A senseless tragedy.

    bring back hanging

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