Murder investigation launched in Peterborough

**The 37-year-old man from Stowmarket, Suffolk, who was arrested in Stowmarket yesterday on suspicion of murder has been bailed.

A 31-year-old man from Peterborough has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.**

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Peterborough.

Police were called at about 10.45am today (4 February) with reports of a man found unconscious at a property in Gladstone Street, Millfield, Peterborough.

A 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police, including specialist scenes of crimes officers, remain at the scene and investigations are ongoing.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Inwood, from the Major Crime Unit, said: “I understand this is likely to be concerning for residents, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relevant to this investigation.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this time and specialist officers are being appointed to support them.”

Anyone with any information is urged to report it online or via 101, quoting Op Venia.