Man arrested over murder in Leicester
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after man found in Leicester park.
Last updated 7th Apr 2026
A man, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found unconscious in a park in Leicester.
The 62-year-old was unresponsive in Beaumont Leys Park when police were called at around 7pm yesterday (6 March). He was taken to hospital but later died.
A cordon remains in place between Krefeld Way and Beaumont Way behind the Tesco store.
One man who lives nearby told us: "I was surprised. I always come here in the morning for running. I'm regularly here. I just want to know what's going on.
"Murder is a big thing. To find out, in your area, that someone's been killed... it's a surprise."
Another local said: "I want to move out. That's how it makes me feel. I've got two children. I don't allow them in this park.
"You feel that fear; what if my children go there and something happens to them?"
Leicestershire Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
Detective Inspector Kevin Hames from East Midlands Murder Investigation Team, said: “We are in the very early stages of our investigation into the incident and the events leading up to it.
“The victim’s family have been identified and are being supported by specialist officers through this extremely difficult time.
“We would urge anyone who was in this area during the evening and may have witnessed what happened or have any information about the incident to get in touch. We know it’s not always easy to report what you may have seen or heard but it’s vitally important we speak to as many people as possible.
“A CCTV trawl and house to house enquiries in the area are underway.”