Police in Bradford are continuing to appeal to the local community’s help in their search for the killer of a young man who was murdered during an altercation over a game of football.
21 year old Beyake Keita Ann succumbed to serious head injuries three weeks after he and his friends were attacked at about 8pm on August 23rd in Attock Park in Bradford Moor, by a mob brandishing weapons including machetes, sticks and baseball bats.
It is understood that the armed mob had been called by two Asian men who were involved in an altercation with the footballers after their ball hit a parked car.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Scott, who is leading the murder investigation, said “Beyake was an innocent bystander. He was sat to the side of the pitch, not involved in this disorder in any way, shape or form. However, he was brutally attacked, being struck around the head.”
"Both his family and I hope that this new appeal will lead to some information coming to light which could prove vital to our investigation."
"We would again ask anyone who was at the park that night, or anyone who may have information and has not yet come forward, to speak with us and tell us what they know."
"We are committed to getting justice for Beyake's family and providing them with some answers as to why he suffered what proved to be fatal injuries."
Mr Keita Ann, a Spanish Muslim of Gambian descent, only came to the UK in May.
Beyake's sister Danlo Keita Ann and father Lahami Keita have now appeared in an emotional video, appealing for anyone with information about the attack to come forward.
Danlo speaks through an interpreter about her brother, while images of him in happier times appear on the screen.
She says how his death has had a devastating effect on their family and makes a direct appeal for anyone with information about the incident to contact police.
Nine people have been arrested during the police inquiry. Six men, aged between 17 and 32, remain on police bail.
Anyone with information can call the police incident room on 01924 821441, or via 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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