A 19-YEAR-OLD man has this morning been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Bradford grandfather Clement 'Butch' Desmier.

The 68-year-old father-of-six died after suffering 70 separate injuries in a vicious attack at his home in Rowlestone Rise, Greengates on August 23, 2012.

Mr Desmier, who had ten grandchildren, was found slumped in his armchair with a pillow over his head.

His family and detectives made an emotional plea last month for information to catch Mr Desmier's killer.

West Yorkshire Police spokesman confirmed a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Bradford this morning.

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