Boldover dump attack.News Assignment (2)

Local man died just hours after an alleged attack at rubbish dump.

Harry Hampton, 64 and his partner Barbara Richards, 56 had been queuing at Boldover rubbish dump on Sunday afternoon when the alleged attack took place.

Mr Hampton, who had been driving a dark blue Volvo estate, was approached by a driver of a silver BMW as the 30minutes queue they were in, merged at the entrance to the dump.

During the incident Mr Hampton`s arm had been broken apparently when it had been bent against the side of the car door. After the incident Ms Richards had driven her partner to the hospital. It was here he later died.

A hospital spokes women said, “Mr Hampton was treated for a broken arm and a cracked rib and died from heart failure six hours later.”

On Monday a spokeswomen for Wishingshire police said, “It’s a tragic incident and particularly poignant as the couple were having a clear out getting ready to move in together, Mr Hampton`s partner is distraught.”

During a police press conference Detective Inspector Helen Havers said, “Sunday afternoon is a popular time to visit this council refuse site. There must be several people who saw what happened.”

Police are appealing for witnesses, in particular they are making a direct appeal to the driver of the BMW who left the scene after the incident and may not know of Mr Hampton`s death.

The Man, who is described as white, 5”7 inches tall, and of a stocky build, he is clean shaven and possibly wearing glasses.

A neighbour of seven years Susan Witchard, 67 described Mr Hampton as, “A real gentleman who wouldn’t hurt a fly. Harry and Barbara were so happy together. I am devastated.”

Outbursts of “road rage” and “queue rage” are growing according to Toby Norris a consultant clinical psychologist at Daring Hospital, Mornbury.

Mr Norris, who has been studying anger related problems for 22 years, said “Verbal arguments can quickly degenerate into physical confrontation. Even in Wishingshire these types of incidents are escalating as the country becomes more densely populated.”