Source: SKY_Sports
Tragedy strikes for Defoe
The half-brother of England footballer Jermain Defoe died on Friday night after a street attack.[LNB] Jade Defoe, 26, suffered serious head injuries in a brutal assault on Monday afternoon in Leytonstone, East London.[LNB]He was taken to a central London hospital where he died on Friday night.[LNB]A 28-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident remains in police custody.[LNB]A post-mortem examination will be held at East Ham mortuary on Saturday.[LNB]Jade Defoe, also known as Gavin and Esco Bars, was popular as a grime MC on the urban music scene.[LNB]Tottenham striker Jermain will miss Saturday's clash against Manchester United as he has not travelled with the rest of the squad to Old Trafford.[LNB]A Tottenham statement read: "All at the club wish to extend their condolences to Jermain Defoe and his family following the death of his half-brother late yesterday.[LNB]"Our thoughts are with Jermain and his family at this sad time.[LNB]"The club will be giving Jermain both time and support whilst respecting his and his family's privacy."[LNB]