Brother Of Tottenham Hotspur's Jermain Defoe Dies After Street Attack

Jade Defoe suffered serious head injuries following an attack on Monday and passed away on Friday night...

Apr 25, 2009 12:54:08 PM

More On :  Tottenham, Jermain Defoe
EPL: Jermain Defoe, Tottenham - Portsmouth (PA)

The half-brother of Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe died on Friday night following a street assault.

Jade Defoe was attacked in broad daylight on Monday in Leytonstone, east London.

Don't Miss

The 26-year-old's skull was fractured as a result of the attack and he sustained brain damage.

It is as yet unknown whether he was attacked by a single person or a group, but police do not think that a weapon was used.

"We retain an open mind as to any motive, and inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident," said a Metropolitan police spokesman.

A 28-year-old has been arrested by Newham CID, who are investigating the case, apparently on suspicion of perverting the court of justice.

The death meant Jermaine Defoe did not travel north with his Tottenham Hotspur team-mates for their match against Manchester United later on today.

Ricky Brooks, Goal.com
Follow Goal.com on Twitter
Follow Goal.com on Facebook
Thank you for your comment!
Please enter your name
Please enter your location
Please share your comment!
Comments
44 Comments
 
Advertisement
play pause open close
Inside Goal.Com
  1. Capello remains one of the greats of the game Capello remains one of the greats of the game

    After tasting success wherever he had gone previously, the coach will look upon his time at Wembley as an incomplete job rather than a complete failure

  2. Can Suarez repeat Cantona's grand comeback? Can Suarez repeat Cantona's grand comeback?

    The divisive Uruguayan can look to history when he starts against United on Saturday for the first time since receiving an eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra

  3. Key battles: Manchester United v Liverpool Key battles: Manchester United v Liverpool

    The former Reds defender believes that the Uruguayan must put controversy to the back of his mind when his team face the champions

  4. The importance of Champions League qualification The importance of Champions League qualification

    The Ruhr side's remarkable run in Europe's elite tournament saw their revenue unexpectedly soar last season, but some teams are structured to depend on such results to survive

  5. Cartoon: Capello's managerial merry-go-round Cartoon: Capello's managerial merry-go-round

    Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day ...

 
Advertisement
Advertisement