Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Leicestershire flat
A man has been killed in Syston, Leicestershire.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was found dead in Syston, Leicestershire.
Police received reports of a welfare concern on George Toon Court on Brook Street yesterday (23 Dec) at around 11:45am.
A man in his 40s was found unresponsive in a flat there. He died at the scene.
Police believe he was attacked there.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
Cordons remain in place as forensic officers and specialist search teams examine the flat.
Detective Inspector Kevin Hames, senior investigating officer, said: “A team of detectives from the major crime team, supported by specialist resources and local neighbourhood officers, are working to understand exactly what has occurred.
“We believe the incident happened inside the flat in George Deacon Court sometime yesterday morning. The victim and the man in custody are known to each other and while our investigation is still in its early stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this time.
“There are officers in the area who are speaking to people who may have saw or heard anything that could assist with our investigation. If you have not been spoken to but have some information that could be useful, please contact us.
Call 101, quoting crime reference 25*748093."