UPDATE | Murder investigation, Plymouth
Detectives have been granted a warrant of further detention for a suspect arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Plymouth.
The suspect, a man aged in his 30s, can remain in custody for another 36 hours after the order was granted at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 23 October.
An investigation is continuing after a man was found partially within a wheelie bin in a service lane off Grand Parade at around 6.40am on Wednesday 21 October.
The man, aged in his 50s, sustained stab wound injuries and was sadly pronounced as deceased at the scene.
Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow said: “A large-scale investigation is continuing at pace with a significant number of witness, CCTV, house-to-house and search enquiries taking place.
“We understand this is a concerning incident for the community and every effort is being made to establish the circumstances surrounding this death.
“A suspect remains in police custody as our investigation continues.
“The suspect and victim are believed to be known to each other and we are keeping an open mind as to any motive.
“We are asking members of the public to help our investigation by avoiding speculation and by not sharing any unconfirmed information online.”
A cordon in the area has been reduced, with road closures remaining in place in Eddystone Terrace and Garden Crescent.
Any relevant information, images or footage can be reported via the Major Incident Public Portal or by telephone on 101 and the Force website, quoting reference 50260282293.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555111.
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