Blackpool woman charged with murder after death of Yorkshire veteran in fatal Hull city centre attack
“Martin was truly one of life’s great characters - warm, loyal, funny and full of spirit.”
A Blackpool woman is one of five people charged in connection with the death of a veteran in Yorkshire.
Martin Chadburn, 53, was on a night out in Hull city centre when he was attacked in the early hours of Sunday (Apr 19). He was taken to hospital with a life-threatening head injury. Despite the efforts of medics, he died on Tuesday morning (Apr 21).
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Humberside Police has now confirmed five people have been charged with his murder. They are all due to appear at Hull Magistrates Court today (Apr 23). One of the five people charged is 21-year-old Shaytiya Farrow of Peter Street in Blackpool, identified as Black British.
The other four people charged:
- Britney Naylor, 20-years-old, of Dibsdane in Hull, identified as Black British
- Bethany Naylor, 20-years-old, of Deerhurst Grove in Hull, identified as Black British
- Kristjan Suits, 34-years-old, of Queens Road in Hull, identified as White Estonian
- Lukasz Matusiak, 27-years-old, of Needlers Way in Hull, identified as White Polish
They have all been remanded into custody to appear at court.
‘A much-loved son, brother, twin, uncle, friend, and colleague’
Humberside Police said 53-year-old Martin Chadburn was taken to hospital with a life-threatening head injury after being attacked in Queen Victoria Square, Hull, in the early hours of Sunday (Apr 19).
Following his death, a huge number of people paid tribute to Mr Chadburn when he was named by police as being the victim of the attack, including the CEO of charity Hull4Heroes where he worked.
And now his family have released their own heartfelt tribute, revealing his love for the outdoors and the bond with his twin sister Hayley. The statement, which was released via Humberside Police, said: “Our dearest brother Martin Chadburn, died in hospital surrounded by his loving family.
“Martin was a much-loved son, brother, twin, uncle, friend and colleague, and his sudden passing has left an immeasurable loss in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He was a devoted family man, deeply loved by his twin sister Hayley, brother Darren and sister Sharon, and held forever in the hearts of his wider family and many friends.
“As a twin, Martin shared a unique and unbreakable bond with Hayley, a connection of love and understanding that will endure always. He is now reunited with our beloved father Roy, mother Janet and nephew Stefan.
“Martin was truly one of life’s great characters - warm, loyal, funny and full of spirit. He was the life and soul of any gathering and had a rare gift for making people feel welcome.”
“Martin worked hard, laughed loudly, loved deeply and lived a full and meaningful life”
Martin had a large circle of friends, many of whom had known him since childhood and were like family to him. He was loved not only here at home, but by friends across the world. “As a young man, Martin joined the British Army alongside close friends and served his country with pride, including active service overseas,” continued the family statement.
“After leaving the Army, his commitment to others never faded. He gave so much of his time to supporting armed forces veterans and in recent years, worked full-time for Hull for Heroes Charity as Development Officer.
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“Martin lived life fully and fearlessly. In his spare time, he loved nothing more than taking to the open road in his campervan, hiking, climbing mountains, wild camping and embracing the freedom and beauty of the outdoors.
“His adventurous spirit took him far beyond these shores too, and he was proud to have recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest with others. Martin worked hard, laughed loudly, loved deeply and lived a full and meaningful life. He was suddenly taken from us far too soon, and his loss is both tragic and profound.
“Martin will be missed beyond words and remembered always with great love, pride and affection. We ask that the police are given the time and space needed to investigate so justice can take its right and proper course. We believe that is what Martin would have wanted.”