A tragic incident in Pontefract has resulted in the death of a man who was...
Published: 7:51 pm November 30, 2023
Updated: 11:17 am October 8, 2025
Man Dies after Pontefract Incident, Investigation Underway

A tragic incident in Pontefract has resulted in the death of a man who was seriously injured. Luke Thompson, a 25-year-old resident of Pontefract, passed away in the hospital on Wednesday following an incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, November 19.

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According to initial inquiries, it is believed that Thompson was punched by another male, causing him to fall to the ground on Front Street. Tragically, he was subsequently struck by a black Ford Fiesta and a white Seat Ibiza which were travelling away from Pontefract town centre.

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