Source: Telegraph
Jermain Defoe's brother Jade Defoe dies after brutal street attack
Jade Defoe, 26, suffered serious head injuries in a brutal assault on Monday afternoon and died in hospital on Friday night. [LNB]The attack took place between 4.15pm and 5pm in Leytonstone, east London. [LNB] Related ArticlesJermain Defoe's brother 'critical'Defoe set for returnFirearms officer in hospital with life-threatening head injuriesBurglar stabbed during break-in is namedTwo tearaway brothers suspected of attacking and torturing pair of schoolboysMan arrested after Parliament fight released on bailA Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We do not believe a weapon was used during the assault. We retain an open mind as to any motive and inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident." [LNB]A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the investigation. [LNB]He was released on bail, but was rearrested on Friday on suspicion of the same offence and remains in custody at an east London police station. [LNB]A post-mortem examination is due to be held at East Ham mortuary on Saturday. [LNB]Jade Defoe, who was also known as Gavin and Esco Bars, was a popular on the urban music scene as a rapper who performed a form of hip-hop and garage known as grime. [LNB]Over 600 friends and fans joined a tribute page created on Facebook. [LNB]Mimi Murrell wrote: "My heart goes out 2 Stace, who i know is a tuff lady and she will do ur kids n u proud... i miss u already." [LNB]Sabrina Bertrand, from Jamaica, said: "I can't believe my godfather is gone, love u lots." [LNB]Darren Germaine added: "Never forget the good ol' Redbridge College days, days prior to that and days after! You were always a joker, popular with the ladies but most importantly a good friend." [LNB]His half-brother Jermain Defoe did not travel with his Tottenham Hotspur team-mates on Saturday for their match with Manchester United tonight because of Jade's death. [LNB]A club spokesman said: "It is a private matter and we await details."[LNB]
