Man killed in Shrewsbury attack
Four men have been arrested in Coton Hill.
Last updated 22nd Aug 2023
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in Shrewsbury.
The 23-year-old man was attacked on Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill yesterday around 1.05pm.
Emergency services attended, but despite their best efforts the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Parcel delivery business DPD confirmed that the man who died was part of a two-man crew working for the company.
Four men, aged 24, 22, 26, and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Increased uniform patrols will be carried out in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
In a statement to the PA news agency, DPD said: "We can confirm that a two-person DPD crew was involved in an incident on Berwick Avenue in Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon (Monday August 21) and that sadly one of the two individuals delivering parcels was attacked and subsequently died.
"We are working closely with the police investigation team, but all our thoughts are with the victim's family at this tragic time."
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy said: “Earlier this afternoon a man was attacked in Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has sadly lost his life.
“We understand this incident may be concerning for the local community and I would like to offer my reassurance we will carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances. Four people are in custody as our investigation continues.
“Residents will see an increase police presence in the area for the coming days as officers carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to anyone who may be concerned.
“We know a number of people were in the area at the time and may have information that could prove crucial to our enquiries, in particular we’re keen to speak to anyone who lives in Berwick Avenue and has CCTV or doorbell footage, or any motorists in the area at the time with dashcam footage.
“We’re also keen to hear from anyone who saw a white Mercedes Benz, registration OV60 VTP, which was recovered on Kynaston Road or a grey Audi, registration EY63 BCV, in Berwick Avenue or the surrounding area.”
Anyone with any info is asked to contact 101 quoting log 192_I_21082023