Man arrested after death in Plymouth West Hoe
Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 12:20 · Archive
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a service lane off Grand Parade in Plymouth's West Hoe area on Wednesday.
A man was found partially in a wheeled bin in a service lane off Grand Parade in West Hoe, Plymouth, at around 6.40am on Wednesday, 21 October. Paramedics attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is being treated as suspicious.
Following extensive enquiries, a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while investigations continue. The victim's formal identity has yet to be confirmed.
Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow said the investigation was at an early stage with officers conducting house-to-house and CCTV enquiries. Police are appealing for anyone in the area of Grand Parade and Garden Crescent between 6pm on Tuesday, 20 October and 6.40am on Wednesday, 21 October who witnessed anything suspicious to come forward. The force is particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage. A cordon remains in place while forensic examinations continue, and increased police activity is expected in the local area over the coming days.
How it is being reported
- Forensics search wheelie bin as Plymouth Hoe murder probe continuesA man has been arrested on suspicion of murderPlymouthLive · 22 Oct, 12:55
- Murder arrest after man found in wheelie binAnyone with information is being asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.BBC Devon · 22 Oct, 11:36
- Murder arrest after man found in wheelie bin on Plymouth Hoe - updatesA cordon remains in place at the scenePlymouthLive · 22 Oct, 11:21
- Red tent and police cordon in Plymouth as murder investigation launched - in picturesPolice are investigating the death of a man in West HoePlymouthLive · 21 Oct, 20:07
- West Hoe murder probe after man dies in PlymouthA man was found seriously injured and died of his woundsPlymouthLive · 21 Oct, 15:29
In this story: Devon and Cornwall Police · Plymouth · West Hoe · Grand Parade · Chris Lithgow
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