Three bodies found, promoting major investigation - Plymouth

Detective are investigating the unexplained deaths of three men in Plymouth which occurred over the weekend

Devon & Cornwall Police have started an investigation
Author: Vicky HainesPublished 9th Jun 2025
Last updated 9th Jun 2025

The bodies of three men have been found in Plymouth, with all of their deaths being treated as unexplained.

Police were called to a property on Welbeck Avenue, after reports of concern for two men on Saturday (7 June).

Emergency services attended and the men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were confirmed deceased at the scene.

On Sunday 8 June a third man, aged in his 30s, was located deceased at a property in North Road East, following another concern for welfare report.

The families of the men have been informed and formal identification has not yet been completed.

Detective Inspector Michelle Dunn said: “The deaths are believed to be drugs related and are being treated as linked and unexplained.

“Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are working closely with our partner agencies to do this.

“If anyone has any information which they feel may assist our investigation, please report it to us.”

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