Overview
- A car struck fencing and the awning of a caravan at Mile Bank Farm in Whitchurch on Saturday April 25 and seriously injured 81‑year‑old David Ratcliffe.
- Mr Ratcliffe was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died on Monday May 11 from those injuries.
- West Mercia Police arrested a 13‑year‑old girl and a 48‑year‑old man at the scene and both have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
- Mrs Pauline Ratcliffe paid tribute to her husband, saying he was a quiet handyman who loved his caravan and his grandchildren and that the couple had run pubs together and lived in Tamworth.
- The force has not reported any charges or court dates and further updates on whether charges will follow are expected as investigators review the evidence.