Manslaughter arrest after veteran's death following bus station attack

Dennis Clarke will be remembered for his kindness, his crazy dance moves and his yodelling, his great nephew said

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of an Army veteran who was attacked at a bus station.

Dennis Clarke, 82, died nine days after the assault at Derby Bus Station on 6 May.

Three boys, one aged 16 and two aged 13, were held on suspicion of assault.

Derbyshire Police said the 16-year-old, from Derby, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter on Monday and has since been bailed.

The two 13-year-olds remain on bail, the force added.

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Mr Clarke's great nephew Ricky Davey told the BBC the veteran went to Singapore with the Army when he was 17 years old before having a variety of jobs after leaving.

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