A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man at a petrol station in County Durham.
Incident at Asda Express Garage
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at the Asda Express garage on Stockton Road in Seaham. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports that a man had been hit by a car.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead. The circumstances are now being treated as suspicious, leading detectives to open a murder inquiry.
Three Arrests Made
In connection with the death, three people have been arrested by Durham Police. The suspects remain in custody as officers continue their investigation.
Forensic teams were seen conducting a detailed examination of the scene throughout Thursday, with the petrol station cordoned off to the public.
Ongoing Investigation
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The area around the Asda Express remains an active crime scene as officers work to establish the full sequence of events.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
