A man has died following an incident in Kirkby on Bain

A man has died following an incident in Kirkby on Bain

We can confirm that a man in his seventies has sadly died following an incident at a property on Kirkby Lane, Kirkby on Bain on Saturday 24 October.

Dr Richard Thorpe, 72, was found with serious injuries at the premises but sadly died in hospital on Saturday 31 October. Our thoughts remain with his family who continue to receive support from specially trained officers at this extremely difficult time.

Detectives continue to follow multiples lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances surrounding Dr Thorpe’s death.

The Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy McWatt of the East Midlands’ Major Crime Unit, said: "This is a significant investigation, and our enquiries remain ongoing to find out the precise facts of what unfolded that day.

“Anyone who was in the area between 9am and 4pm who may have seen a light grey Volkswagen Arteon is urged to contact us. The same applies to anyone with CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage which may assist our investigation. No matter how insignificant you may feel your information might be, if you’ve not yet spoken to us, please come forward.”

You can get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident 222 of 24 October 2026.

Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.