PICTURED: Wednesfield New Year's Eve pub murder victim and father of former Wolves striker
The man who died following an attack at a pub in Wednesfield on New Year's Eve has been formally identified as 50-year-old Darel Clarke, the father of a former Wolves player.
Mr Clarke, father of former Wolves striker Leon Clarke, suffered a serious head injury in the beer garden or smoking area of The Boat pub in Church Street at around 10.30pm on New Year's Eve.
He made his way to High Street pub The Royal Tiger just a short walk away where he asked staff for help.
An ambulance was called and the man was taken to hospital where he was in a critical condition before passing on Saturday.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday. He has been bailed pending further inquiries.
Detective Inspector Ian Iliffe is continuing to urge anyone who was in the pub on the night to get in touch.
He said: "The pub would have been busy with people out to celebrate the start of the new year and we need any witnesses to come forward as soon as possible.
"If you were in The Boat pub between 10pm and 11pm and saw anything that could help our investigation please dial 101."
Alternatively anyone with information can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
