Graham Howard, 49, has been charged with murder following the death of ex-soldier Simon Geary in Syston, Leicestershire. Howard is scheduled to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Boxing Day, just two days after the incident.
Police were called to a flat in George Toon Court on Brook Street just after 11:45am on December 23. Simon Geary, 49, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. Howard, who lives at the same address, has been charged with one count of murder.
Family pays tribute
Mr. Geary's family released a statement remembering him as a devoted family member and military veteran. «Simon was a much-loved son and brother. The support he has given our family will never be forgotten,» the family said. «He was a kind caring soul who served his country in the Army and we are so proud of what he achieved in his career. We would ask the public to please respect our privacy at this very difficult time.»
Investigation continues
Detective Inspector Kevin Hames from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit is leading the murder investigation. Officers have maintained a cordon at the block of flats to allow specialist teams to conduct enquiries.
«Officers will remain in the area over the coming days to carry out further enquiries and establish what happened. This includes examining CCTV and speaking to residents in the area,» DI Hames told Leicestershire Live. «Though I know people will be spending time with loved ones over the coming days, if you have any information that could help us, please do come forward. Anything you're able to tell us - no matter how insignificant you think it may be - could assist our investigation.»
Anyone with information can call 101 and quote crime reference 25*748093.
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