Murder investigation into Paul Hart's death closed

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to take no further action in the murder investigation into Paul Hart's death.

The murder investigation into the death of Paul Hart has been closed after the Crown Prosecution Service decided to take no further action, West Mercia Police said.

Paul Hart, 52, was found unconscious by emergency services following an incident on Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, in July 2025. He was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, where he died. A murder investigation was launched and three men, then aged 25, 20 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of murder. The 17-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of assault.

More than a year later, the Crown Prosecution Service advised that there would be no further action. West Mercia Police confirmed the investigation had been closed. An inquest into Mr Hart's death, which was opened last year, is set to conclude in January 2027.

How it is being reported

• Murder investigation closed into Paul Hart's death as CPS decline further actionThe murder investigation into the death of Paul Hart has been closed after prosecutors chose to take no further action, West Mercia Police has saidWorcester News · 26 Oct, 14:20
• Murder investigation closed into Paul Hart's death as CPS decline further actionThe murder investigation into the death of Paul Hart has been closed after prosecutors chose to take no further action, West Mercia Police has saidMalvern Gazette · 26 Oct, 14:20

In this story: Paul Hart · West Mercia Police · Crown Prosecution Service · Malvern · Worcestershire Royal Hospital

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