Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his late 20s was found with serious injuries on a Leicester street and later died. Emergency services were called to Compton Road early on Sunday morning, with police contacted at 6.58am by East Midlands Ambulance Service, who first arrived at the scene. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrests Made
Two men, aged 36 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of murder this evening and remain in police custody. Forensic officers worked at the scene throughout the day, with a blue police tent erected within the cordon earlier on Sunday morning. The tent has since been taken down, though the cordon and privacy screens remain in place on Compton Road, near Narborough Road.
Investigation Ongoing
Leicestershire Police said the investigation is seeking to establish how the man came to be in the street and the full circumstances of what 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."
Appeal for Information
Hames added: "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 are ongoing. A major incident public portal has been opened, and police urge anyone with information to contact them.
