Three teenagers arrested in murder investigation

THREE youths have been arrested as detectives investigate the death of Wath man Craig Nelson.

Published 30th Aug 2016, 15:49 BST

Updated 9th Jan 2017, 20:35 BST

The 15-year-olds, two boys and one girl, remain in police custody.

The boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder and the girl on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Mohammed Shiraz Bashir (41) and Leonie Marie Mason (23), both of Holme Park Court, Huddersfield, have already been charged with the murder of Mr Nelson and have been remanded in custody.

Mr Nelson, also known as Craig Preston, was found dead on Monday, August 22 on the moors by the A628 at Woodhead Tunnels, Derbyshire. He died as a result of head injuries.