Two arrested over murder in Leicester
Two men have been arrested following a murder in Leicester.
Two men have been arrested after a man was found dead in Leicester.
Emergency services were called to Compton Road shortly before 7am yesterday (12 July) where a man in his 20s was found dead.
A 36- and 27-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in police custody.
The murder investigation was launched to establish how the man came to be in the street and the full circumstances of what has happened.
The man's next of kin have been identified and are being supported by trained officers.
Detective Inspector Kevin Hames, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation with full enquiries being carried out as we continue to establish what has happened.
“As we progress our enquiries, I do of course ask that anyone with any information makes contact with us as soon as possible. Were you in the area of Compton Road this morning? Did you see or hear anything which caused you concern? I would also ask anyone with CCTV footage or dashcam footage from the area to get in touch.
“Further enquiries including speaking with witnesses, CCTV analysis and forensic examination is ongoing. We also have officers in the area and at the scene. We understand the concern this incident may cause so please do speak to officers in the area about any information or concerns you may have.
“A major Incident Public Portal has been opened and I would ask anyone with any information to make contact with us as soon as possible. The public portal can be found here - Public Portal."