Jerry Appicella found dead in Doncaster house

Police said Jerry Appicella was involved in an incident near the Go Local shop

A murder investigation has started after the death of a 51-year-old man in Doncaster.

The body of Jerry Appicella was found inside a property on Craganour Place on Sunday night.

South Yorkshire Police said his death was the result of a "targeted attack".

Det Ch Insp Simon Palmer said Mr Appicella was believed to have been involved in an incident near the Go Local shop on Hickleton Street on Tuesday 3 December.

"We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this or was in the area at the time," he said.

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