Overview
- West Yorkshire Police arrested a man in Bradford on Wednesday on suspicion of murdering Leeds businessman John Luper in 2004 and later released him on bail.
- Detective Superintendent Damian Roebuck said analysis of preserved forensic materials led investigators to the suspect.
- Luper, 57, was attacked by masked intruders as he walked his dog near his Alwoodley home, dragged inside, and later died from asphyxia.
- The robbers took about £100,000 in valuables, including a rare platinum Cartier watch with diamonds, which police still see as a potential lead.
- Officers have updated Luper’s family and say they do not expect immediate developments as they renew appeals for anyone offered jewellery in 2004 or aware of inquiries into his business to come forward.