Family tribute to man killed outside Huddersfield factory

Robert Wilson, 53, was killed on Thursday night

A man killed outside the factory where he worked was a "loving and committed husband and father", his family has said.

Robert Wilson, 53, from Birstall, West Yorkshire and another man were attacked by "several people" outside a pharmaceutical plant in Huddersfield on Thursday.

Two teenagers are in custody on suspicion of murder.

The injured man, aged 39, has "non-life threatening injuries", police said.

In a statement, Mr Wilson's family said: "Robert was a loving and committed husband and father, as well as being loved and respected by work colleagues and friends.

"He leaves behind a devastated wife, Elaine, and two step children, Jack and Ella."

A post-mortem examination is to be carried out later, police said.

The attack happened outside the Thornton & Ross factory on Manchester Road in the Linthwaite area on Thursday evening.

The company said it was "saddened and shocked".

The attack happened outside a pharmaceutical plant in the Linthwaite area of Huddersfield

Five teenagers were initially arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

West Yorkshire Police said: "Warrants of further detention have been granted for two males, aged 18 and 15, and they remain in custody at this time."

"Two other males, aged 18 and 17, and a 17-year-old girl have all been released from custody facing no further action."