Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Newark bailed
Detectives have widened their public appeal as they continue to investigate
Police investigating a murder in Newark, have confirmed a 19-year-old has been bailed.
A murder investigation was launched last week after a man was found injured at a roadside in the town.
Emergency services were called to reports of a motorist in distress, just before 5pm last Monday (16 June).
The already injured driver pulled over in Lombard Street, before receiving urgent treatment as his condition deteriorated.
Despite the best efforts of the paramedics in attendance, the man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards.
Police believe he sustained injuries during a separate incident that same day which may have contributed to him losing his life.
Detectives are currently working to the theory that the man was critically hurt in a fight near Albert Street, between 4pm and 4.04pm.
As such, they’re now appealing specifically to anyone who was in Albert Street, Windsor Road, or Boundary Road, around that time, to come forward.
Initial inquiries led to officers arresting a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
The suspect has now been released on bail.
"leave no stone unturned"
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“We believe the victim sustained the injuries that led to his death during a separate incident, around an hour earlier and just a few streets away.
“Our understanding is the man may have been hurt in a fight that took place in or around Albert Street, between 4pm and 4.04pm, last Monday.
“This dispute may have also spilled over to nearby Windsor Road or Boundary Road, and would’ve been quite visible, due to the lighting at that time of the day and the location near Newark town centre.
“Bearing this in mind, my ask would be for everyone who was in that area, at that time, to think whether they might have seen something.
“Even better, did you perhaps record something, inadvertently or otherwise, on a phone or on one of your cameras that may have captured what happened?
“Any piece of information you have could help us confirm what happened and solve this case for this man’s grieving family.
“Our inquiries are still very much ongoing on that front and our vow is to leave no stone unturned as part of this investigation.”
"increased police presence"
Inspector Charlotte Ellam, district commander for Newark and Sherwood, added:
“We understand the concern this incident has caused locally, which is why we’ve provided more of an increased police presence in the area over the last few days and why this will continue.
“As well as acting as a deterrent to crime on the streets, the purpose of these additional patrols is to provide you, the public, with some added reassurance.
“Please feel free to approach any of our officers and speak to them about any concerns you have, or to share any information you have relating to this case.”