A man in his 50s has been found dead in a wheelie bin in Plymouth, with police arresting a suspect believed to have known him.
Body discovered in service lane
Devon and Cornwall Police were called to a service lane off Grand Parade at around 6.40am on Wednesday, where the body of a man was discovered. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and had sustained serious injuries.
Officers said the victim was "partially within a wheelie bin" and appeared to have been "stabbed".
Arrest and detention
A man in his 30s, believed to have known the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. A warrant of further detention for 36 hours was granted at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Friday.
Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow said: "A large-scale investigation is continuing at pace with a significant number of witness, CCTV, house-to-house and search enquiries taking place."
Appeal for information
Lithgow added: "We understand this is a concerning incident for the community and every effort is being made to establish the circumstances surrounding this death. A suspect remains in police custody as our investigation continues. The suspect and victim are believed to be known to each other and we are keeping an open mind as to any motive."
The deceased man has not yet been formally identified. Police are asking the public to avoid speculation and not share unconfirmed information online. Relevant information can be reported through Devon and Cornwall Police's major incident public portal, by telephone on 101, or via the force website, quoting reference 50260282293.
