Man arrested on suspicion of murder, Plymouth
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Plymouth.
Officers were called by the ambulance service at around 6.40am on Wednesday 21 October following concerns for the welfare of a man in the West Hoe area. He was found partially in a wheeled bin in a service lane off Grand Parade and was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following extensive enquiries, a man aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He currently remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
Formal identification of the victim is yet to be confirmed.
Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow said: "The investigation is still an early stage with officers conducting house-to-house and CCTV enquiries. A cordon remains in place while forensic examinations and searches are conducted. Several road closures remain in place, including in Grand Parade and Garden Crescent.
"Increased police activity will be seen in the local area over the coming days to provide reassurance within the community."
We are asking members of the public not to speculate or share footage on social media that could not only upset the victim’s family but also potentially jeopardise the investigation.
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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